Newark, DE vs Plum, PA
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
Plum leads in crime level (1.7 vs 8.5). Newark leads in walk score (42 vs 13). Newark leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 31.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, DE | Plum, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,169 | 26,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,052 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $67,738 | $91,931 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | D+20.3 |
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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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Score
Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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