Newark, DE vs Slidell, LA

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

Slidell

76.9

#301 nationally

Newark leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 27.7 min). Slidell leads in crime level (7.0 vs 8.5). Newark leads in walk score (42 vs 36).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Newark, DE Slidell, LA
WhereAtHome Score 71.9 (#952) 76.9 (#301)
Population 30,169 28,510
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $367,052 $223,090
Median Household Income $67,738 $63,004
Average Commute 19.6 min 27.7 min
Walk Score 42 36
Crime Level 8.5 7.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 115 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.6 R+43.8