Alton, IL vs Newark, DE

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.

Alton

77.1

#275 nationally

vs

Newark

71.9

#952 nationally

Newark leads in crime level (8.5 vs 26.4). Newark leads in median household income ($67,738 vs $49,439). Alton leads in cost of living index (84 vs 115).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alton, IL Newark, DE
WhereAtHome Score 77.1 (#275) 71.9 (#952)
Population 25,006 30,169
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $105,039 $367,052
Median Household Income $49,439 $67,738
Average Commute 23.4 min 19.6 min
Walk Score 39 42
Crime Level 26.4 8.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 84 115
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+13.3 D+32.6
Alton, IL
C+
77.1 Score

Alton, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$105,039

Population

25,006

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

39

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Newark, DE
C-
71.9 Score

Newark, DE

Small Delaware city with local appeal

Median Home

$367,052

Population

30,169

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

42

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