Newark, DE vs Oak Park, MI

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

Oak Park

76.3

#365 nationally

Newark leads in crime level (8.5 vs 10.9). Oak Park leads in cost of living index (94 vs 115). Newark leads in median household income ($67,738 vs $61,991).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Newark, DE Oak Park, MI
WhereAtHome Score 71.9 (#952) 76.3 (#365)
Population 30,169 29,023
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $367,052 $237,113
Median Household Income $67,738 $61,991
Average Commute 19.6 min 21.3 min
Walk Score 42 45
Crime Level 8.5 10.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 115 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.6 D+10.6
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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Oak Park, MI
C
76.3 Score

Oak Park, MI

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Median Home

$237,113

Population

29,023

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

45

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