Newark, DE vs Waltham, MA

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

Waltham

66.7

#1517 nationally

Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $67,738). Newark leads in cost of living index (115 vs 164). Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 42).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Newark, DE Waltham, MA
WhereAtHome Score 71.9 (#952) 66.7 (#1517)
Population 30,169 64,477
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $367,052 $831,292
Median Household Income $67,738 $113,443
Average Commute 19.6 min 24.6 min
Walk Score 42 57
Crime Level 8.5 6.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 115 164
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.6 D+39.5
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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Waltham, MA
D
66.7 Score

Waltham, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$831,292

Population

64,477

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

57

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