Fredericksburg, VA vs Newark, DE
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fredericksburg
63.3
#1775 nationally
Newark
71.9
#952 nationally
Newark leads in crime level (8.5 vs 16.5). Newark leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 32.4 min). Fredericksburg leads in median household income ($83,445 vs $67,738).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fredericksburg, VA | Newark, DE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1775) | 71.9 (#952) |
| Population | 28,928 | 30,169 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,347 | $367,052 |
| Median Household Income | $83,445 | $67,738 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.7 | D+32.6 |
D
63.3 Score
Fredericksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$485,347
Population
28,928
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
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C-
71.9 Score
Newark, DE
Small Delaware city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,052
Population
30,169
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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