Newark, CA vs Santa Paula, 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
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Newark leads in median household income ($159,465 vs $72,014). Santa Paula leads in cost of living index (142 vs 195). Santa Paula leads in crime level (9.0 vs 10.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, CA | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1861) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 46,929 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,202,648 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $159,465 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 10.4 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 195 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+15.1 |
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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D
64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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