Newark, DE 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.

Newark

71.9

#952 nationally

vs

Newton

69.4

#1220 nationally

Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 8.5). Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $67,738). Newark leads in cost of living index (115 vs 207).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Newark, DE Newton, MA
WhereAtHome Score 71.9 (#952) 69.4 (#1220)
Population 30,169 88,415
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $367,052 $1,540,226
Median Household Income $67,738 $176,373
Average Commute 19.6 min 27.1 min
Walk Score 42 57
Crime Level 8.5 1.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 115 207
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.6 D+39.5
Newark, DE
C-
71.9 Score

Newark, DE

Small Delaware city with local appeal

Median Home

$367,052

Population

30,169

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

42

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Newton, MA
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

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