Newark, DE vs West Palm Beach, FL
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
West Palm Beach
65.4
#1636 nationally
Newark leads in crime level (8.5 vs 15.8). Newark leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 23.8 min). Newark leads in median household income ($67,738 vs $64,044).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, DE | West Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#952) | 65.4 (#1636) |
| Population | 30,169 | 124,130 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,052 | $406,115 |
| Median Household Income | $67,738 | $64,044 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 15.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | D+0.8 |
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
65.4 Score
West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$406,115
Population
124,130
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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