Leesburg, VA vs Newark, OH
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.
Leesburg
65.1
#1649 nationally
Newark
74.9
#534 nationally
Leesburg leads in median household income ($132,298 vs $56,284). Newark leads in cost of living index (89 vs 141). Newark leads in average commute (23.6 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leesburg, VA | Newark, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.1 (#1649) | 74.9 (#534) |
| Population | 49,312 | 51,046 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $855,209 | $249,974 |
| Median Household Income | $132,298 | $56,284 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.3 | R+30.0 |
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65.1 Score
Leesburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$855,209
Population
49,312
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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74.9 Score
Newark, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,974
Population
51,046
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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