LaGrange, GA 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.

LaGrange

69.4

#1218 nationally

vs

Newton

69.4

#1220 nationally

Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 17.3). Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $41,030). LaGrange leads in cost of living index (93 vs 207).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric LaGrange, GA Newton, MA
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1218) 69.4 (#1220)
Population 32,343 88,415
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $240,464 $1,540,226
Median Household Income $41,030 $176,373
Average Commute 20.9 min 27.1 min
Walk Score 26 57
Crime Level 17.3 1.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 93 207
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+24.4 D+39.5
LaGrange, GA
D+
69.4 Score

LaGrange, GA

Small Georgia city with local appeal

Median Home

$240,464

Population

32,343

Crime

High

Walk Score

26

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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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