Newark, DE vs Pleasantville, NJ
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
Pleasantville
74.2
#622 nationally
Newark leads in median household income ($67,738 vs $48,704). Newark leads in crime level (8.5 vs 11.0). Pleasantville leads in walk score (52 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, DE | Pleasantville, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#952) | 74.2 (#622) |
| Population | 30,169 | 20,613 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,052 | $249,036 |
| Median Household Income | $67,738 | $48,704 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 11.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | R+3.0 |
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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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74.2 Score
Pleasantville, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$249,036
Population
20,613
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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