Newark, DE vs Vicksburg, MS
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
Vicksburg
76.1
#389 nationally
Newark leads in walk score (42 vs 20). Newark leads in crime level (8.5 vs 16.9). Newark leads in median household income ($67,738 vs $45,147).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, DE | Vicksburg, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#952) | 76.1 (#389) |
| Population | 30,169 | 20,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,052 | $146,983 |
| Median Household Income | $67,738 | $45,147 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | R+4.0 |
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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
76.1 Score
Vicksburg, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,983
Population
20,192
Crime
High
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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