Newark, DE vs Northampton, 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

Northampton

67.3

#1440 nationally

Newark leads in crime level (8.5 vs 12.2). Northampton leads in median household income ($80,981 vs $67,738). Newark leads in cost of living index (115 vs 129).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Newark, DE Northampton, MA
WhereAtHome Score 71.9 (#952) 67.3 (#1440)
Population 30,169 29,370
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $367,052 $503,242
Median Household Income $67,738 $80,981
Average Commute 19.6 min 21.3 min
Walk Score 42 44
Crime Level 8.5 12.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 115 129
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.6 D+41.9
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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Northampton, MA
D+
67.3 Score

Northampton, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$503,242

Population

29,370

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

44

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