Newark, DE vs Ruston, LA

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

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Newark leads in median household income ($67,738 vs $32,877). Newark leads in walk score (42 vs 25). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 19.6 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Newark, DE Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 71.9 (#952) 72.3 (#911)
Population 30,169 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $367,052 $229,937
Median Household Income $67,738 $32,877
Average Commute 19.6 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 42 25
Crime Level 8.5 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 115 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.6 R+25.4
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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Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

Southeast View Ruston, LA →

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