Newburgh, NY vs Pomona, 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
Pomona
59.7
#1945 nationally
Pomona leads in median household income ($73,515 vs $48,555). Pomona leads in crime level (19.6 vs 26.9). Newburgh leads in cost of living index (106 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newburgh, NY | Pomona, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1668) | 59.7 (#1945) |
| Population | 28,237 | 145,502 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,470 | $690,689 |
| Median Household Income | $48,555 | $73,515 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 26.9 | 19.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 145 |
| 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
59.7 Score
Pomona, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$690,689
Population
145,502
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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