Newark, DE vs Universal City, 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
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Newark leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 28.2 min). Universal City leads in crime level (7.1 vs 8.5). Newark leads in walk score (42 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, DE | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#952) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 30,169 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,052 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $67,738 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | D+9.8 |
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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
Northeast
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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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