Newark, DE vs Peoria, IL

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

Peoria

78.9

#153 nationally

Newark leads in crime level (8.5 vs 36.8). Peoria leads in cost of living index (93 vs 115). Newark leads in median household income ($67,738 vs $58,068).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Newark, DE Peoria, IL
WhereAtHome Score 71.9 (#952) 78.9 (#153)
Population 30,169 110,460
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $367,052 $136,960
Median Household Income $67,738 $58,068
Average Commute 19.6 min 17.5 min
Walk Score 42 41
Crime Level 8.5 36.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 115 93
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.6 D+4.7
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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Peoria, IL
C+
78.9 Score

Peoria, IL

Mid-size Illinois city with community character

Median Home

$136,960

Population

110,460

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

41

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