Newark, CA vs University Park, TX
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.
Newark
62.4
#1861 nationally
University Park
68.7
#1302 nationally
University Park leads in crime level (1.7 vs 10.4). University Park leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 31.2 min). University Park leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $159,465).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, CA | University Park, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1861) | 68.7 (#1302) |
| Population | 46,929 | 24,954 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,202,648 | $2,499,000 |
| Median Household Income | $159,465 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 10.4 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 195 | 245 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+22.2 |
D-
62.4 Score
Newark, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,202,648
Population
46,929
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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D+
68.7 Score
University Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,499,000
Population
24,954
Crime
Low
Walk Score
61
Southwest
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