Newark, DE vs Williamsport, 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
Williamsport
80.3
#86 nationally
Newark leads in median household income ($67,738 vs $48,388). Williamsport leads in walk score (55 vs 42). Williamsport leads in cost of living index (90 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, DE | Williamsport, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#952) | 80.3 (#86) |
| Population | 30,169 | 27,470 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,052 | $211,327 |
| Median Household Income | $67,738 | $48,388 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 16.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | R+41.5 |
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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B-
80.3 Score
Williamsport, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,327
Population
27,470
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
55
Northeast
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