Newark, DE vs Oak Lawn, IL

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

71.9

#952 nationally

vs

Oak Lawn

76

#400 nationally

Oak Lawn leads in crime level (4.9 vs 8.5). Newark leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 31.8 min). Oak Lawn leads in walk score (58 vs 42).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Newark, DE Oak Lawn, IL
WhereAtHome Score 71.9 (#952) 76 (#400)
Population 30,169 55,734
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $367,052 $301,108
Median Household Income $67,738 $77,221
Average Commute 19.6 min 31.8 min
Walk Score 42 58
Crime Level 8.5 4.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 115 106
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.6 D+42.0
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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Oak Lawn, IL
C
76 Score

Oak Lawn, IL

Illinois community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$301,108

Population

55,734

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

58

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