Newark, DE vs Valparaiso, IN

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

Valparaiso

73.7

#693 nationally

Valparaiso leads in crime level (1.8 vs 8.5). Newark leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 23.4 min). Valparaiso leads in cost of living index (98 vs 115).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Newark, DE Valparaiso, IN
WhereAtHome Score 71.9 (#952) 73.7 (#693)
Population 30,169 34,627
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $367,052 $364,451
Median Household Income $67,738 $59,943
Average Commute 19.6 min 23.4 min
Walk Score 42 39
Crime Level 8.5 1.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 115 98
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.6 R+10.5
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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Valparaiso, IN
C
73.7 Score

Valparaiso, IN

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$364,451

Population

34,627

Crime

Low

Walk Score

39

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