Newark, DE vs Pico Rivera, 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
71.9
#952 nationally
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Newark leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 30.8 min). Newark leads in crime level (8.5 vs 12.8). Pico Rivera leads in walk score (59 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, DE | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#952) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 30,169 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,052 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $67,738 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | D+32.9 |
C-
71.9 Score
Newark, DE
Small Delaware city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,052
Population
30,169
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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D-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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