Newark, NJ vs Normal, IL
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
62.7
#1835 nationally
Normal
76.8
#316 nationally
Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 33 min). Newark leads in walk score (76 vs 40). Normal leads in crime level (9.0 vs 15.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, NJ | Normal, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1835) | 76.8 (#316) |
| Population | 304,960 | 52,618 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $481,883 | $269,069 |
| Median Household Income | $46,460 | $63,965 |
| Average Commute | 33 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 15.9 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+4.9 |
D-
62.7 Score
Newark, NJ
Growing New Jersey city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$481,883
Population
304,960
Crime
High
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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C
76.8 Score
Normal, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$269,069
Population
52,618
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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