New Haven, CT 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.
New Haven
71.4
#985 nationally
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 14.7). Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $54,305). New Haven leads in cost of living index (113 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Haven, CT | Newton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#985) | 69.4 (#1220) |
| Population | 135,319 | 88,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $338,157 | $1,540,226 |
| Median Household Income | $54,305 | $176,373 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+39.5 |
C-
71.4 Score
New Haven, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$338,157
Population
135,319
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
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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
Northeast
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