Newark, CA vs Palm Desert, CA
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.
Newark
62.4
#1861 nationally
Palm Desert
66
#1595 nationally
Newark leads in median household income ($159,465 vs $75,691). Newark leads in walk score (57 vs 28). Palm Desert leads in cost of living index (136 vs 195).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, CA | Palm Desert, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1861) | 66 (#1595) |
| Population | 46,929 | 51,951 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,202,648 | $544,379 |
| Median Household Income | $159,465 | $75,691 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 10.4 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 195 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+1.3 |
D-
62.4 Score
Newark, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,202,648
Population
46,929
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
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D
66 Score
Palm Desert, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$544,379
Population
51,951
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
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