Newark, DE vs Peabody, 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

Peabody

64.9

#1669 nationally

Newark leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 27.2 min). Peabody leads in median household income ($91,125 vs $67,738). Newark leads in cost of living index (115 vs 141).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Newark, DE Peabody, MA
WhereAtHome Score 71.9 (#952) 64.9 (#1669)
Population 30,169 54,056
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $367,052 $707,213
Median Household Income $67,738 $91,125
Average Commute 19.6 min 27.2 min
Walk Score 42 43
Crime Level 8.5 7.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 115 141
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.6 D+20.3
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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Peabody, MA
D
64.9 Score

Peabody, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$707,213

Population

54,056

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

43

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