Newark, DE vs Tempe, AZ

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

Tempe

68.3

#1328 nationally

Newark leads in crime level (8.5 vs 12.9). Tempe leads in walk score (54 vs 42). Newark leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 21.5 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Newark, DE Tempe, AZ
WhereAtHome Score 71.9 (#952) 68.3 (#1328)
Population 30,169 189,834
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $367,052 $465,636
Median Household Income $67,738 $72,022
Average Commute 19.6 min 21.5 min
Walk Score 42 54
Crime Level 8.5 12.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 115 119
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.6 R+3.5
Newark, DE
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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Tempe, AZ
D+
68.3 Score

Tempe, AZ

Mid-size Arizona city with community character

Median Home

$465,636

Population

189,834

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

54

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