Newark, DE vs Spring Valley, NY
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
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Newark leads in crime level (8.5 vs 13.2). Newark leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 26.2 min). Newark leads in median household income ($67,738 vs $50,749).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, DE | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#952) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 30,169 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,052 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $67,738 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | R+11.8 |
C-
71.9 Score
Newark, DE
Small Delaware city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,052
Population
30,169
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
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D-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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