Evanston, 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.

Evanston

74.7

#562 nationally

vs

Newark

71.9

#952 nationally

Evanston leads in crime level (3.9 vs 8.5). Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 42). Newark leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 29 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Evanston, IL Newark, DE
WhereAtHome Score 74.7 (#562) 71.9 (#952)
Population 75,070 30,169
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $494,604 $367,052
Median Household Income $93,188 $67,738
Average Commute 29 min 19.6 min
Walk Score 76 42
Crime Level 3.9 8.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 131 115
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 D+32.6
Evanston, IL
C
74.7 Score

Evanston, IL

Illinois community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$494,604

Population

75,070

Crime

Low

Walk Score

76

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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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