Newton, MA vs Ridgewood, NJ
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.
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Ridgewood
68
#1362 nationally
Newton leads in walk score (57 vs 42). Newton leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 36.3 min). Ridgewood leads in median household income ($211,224 vs $176,373).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newton, MA | Ridgewood, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1220) | 68 (#1362) |
| Population | 88,415 | 26,194 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,540,226 | $1,273,036 |
| Median Household Income | $176,373 | $211,224 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+3.4 |
D+
69.4 Score
Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
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D+
68 Score
Ridgewood, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,273,036
Population
26,194
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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