Newark, DE vs San Antonio, TX
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
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Newark leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 25.4 min). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 115). Newark leads in median household income ($67,738 vs $57,346).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, DE | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#952) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 30,169 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,052 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $67,738 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | D+9.8 |
C-
71.9 Score
Newark, DE
Small Delaware city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,052
Population
30,169
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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