Newark, CA vs Punta Gorda, FL
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
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Newark leads in walk score (57 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 10.4). Newark leads in median household income ($159,465 vs $75,898).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, CA | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1861) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 46,929 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,202,648 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $159,465 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 10.4 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 195 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+34.0 |
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
Pacific
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C
74 Score
Punta Gorda, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$335,133
Population
20,227
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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