Lawrence, IN vs Newton, MA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Lawrence

74

#647 nationally

vs

Newton

69.4

#1220 nationally

Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 8.0). Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $70,762). Newton leads in walk score (57 vs 24).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lawrence, IN Newton, MA
WhereAtHome Score 74 (#647) 69.4 (#1220)
Population 49,235 88,415
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $271,470 $1,540,226
Median Household Income $70,762 $176,373
Average Commute 25.1 min 27.1 min
Walk Score 24 57
Crime Level 8.0 1.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 96 207
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+51.0 D+39.5
Lawrence, IN
C
74 Score

Lawrence, IN

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$271,470

Population

49,235

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

24

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Newton, MA
D+
69.4 Score

Newton, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$1,540,226

Population

88,415

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

57

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