Newburgh, NY vs Palmdale, CA
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.
Newburgh
64.9
#1668 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Newburgh leads in walk score (67 vs 24). Palmdale leads in crime level (15.1 vs 26.9). Newburgh leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 41.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newburgh, NY | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1668) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 28,237 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,470 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $48,555 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 26.9 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.4 | D+32.9 |
D
64.9 Score
Newburgh, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$405,470
Population
28,237
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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F
58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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