Newark, DE vs Salem, VA
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
Salem
73.2
#778 nationally
Newark leads in walk score (42 vs 27). Salem leads in crime level (7.2 vs 8.5). Salem leads in cost of living index (105 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, DE | Salem, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#952) | 73.2 (#778) |
| Population | 30,169 | 25,600 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,052 | $312,662 |
| Median Household Income | $67,738 | $68,402 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | R+19.3 |
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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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73.2 Score
Salem, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$312,662
Population
25,600
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Northeast
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