Newark, OH vs Tavares, FL
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
74.9
#534 nationally
Tavares
70.7
#1079 nationally
Tavares leads in crime level (1.8 vs 7.7). Newark leads in average commute (23.6 min vs 26.4 min). Newark leads in cost of living index (89 vs 99).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, OH | Tavares, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#534) | 70.7 (#1079) |
| Population | 51,046 | 21,061 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,974 | $311,089 |
| Median Household Income | $56,284 | $54,271 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+30.0 | R+24.7 |
Data coverage note: Tavares is missing data for 1 metric that Newark has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.9 Score
Newark, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,974
Population
51,046
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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70.7 Score
Tavares, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,089
Population
21,061
Crime
Low
Median Income
$54,271
Southeast
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