Newark, CA vs West Hollywood, CA
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
West Hollywood
62.7
#1836 nationally
Newark leads in crime level (10.4 vs 24.2). Newark leads in median household income ($159,465 vs $89,034). West Hollywood leads in walk score (91 vs 57).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, CA | West Hollywood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1861) | 62.7 (#1836) |
| Population | 46,929 | 34,349 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,202,648 | $997,070 |
| Median Household Income | $159,465 | $89,034 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 91 |
| Crime Level | 10.4 | 24.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 195 | 183 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.7 Score
West Hollywood, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$997,070
Population
34,349
Crime
High
Walk Score
91
Pacific
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