College Park, MD vs Newton, MA

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.

College Park

68.3

#1324 nationally

vs

Newton

69.4

#1220 nationally

Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 13.4). Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $76,973). College Park leads in cost of living index (129 vs 207).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric College Park, MD Newton, MA
WhereAtHome Score 68.3 (#1324) 69.4 (#1220)
Population 34,187 88,415
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $437,317 $1,540,226
Median Household Income $76,973 $176,373
Average Commute 24.9 min 27.1 min
Walk Score 53 57
Crime Level 13.4 1.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 129 207
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+39.5
College Park, MD
D+
68.3 Score

College Park, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$437,317

Population

34,187

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

53

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Newton, MA
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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