Newark, DE vs Smyrna, GA
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
Smyrna
68.7
#1301 nationally
Newark leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 28.5 min). Smyrna leads in crime level (6.2 vs 8.5). Smyrna leads in median household income ($92,258 vs $67,738).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, DE | Smyrna, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#952) | 68.7 (#1301) |
| Population | 30,169 | 56,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,052 | $448,607 |
| Median Household Income | $67,738 | $92,258 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | D+14.9 |
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+
68.7 Score
Smyrna, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$448,607
Population
56,566
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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