Newark, DE vs South Gate, 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

vs

South Gate

62.6

#1845 nationally

Newark leads in crime level (8.5 vs 14.4). South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 42). Newark leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 32.3 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Newark, DE South Gate, CA
WhereAtHome Score 71.9 (#952) 62.6 (#1845)
Population 30,169 90,070
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $367,052 $702,198
Median Household Income $67,738 $67,188
Average Commute 19.6 min 32.3 min
Walk Score 42 70
Crime Level 8.5 14.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 115 144
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.6 D+32.9
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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South Gate, CA
D-
62.6 Score

South Gate, CA

California community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$702,198

Population

90,070

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

70

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