Newark, OH vs Shreveport, 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
74.9
#534 nationally
Shreveport
75.6
#442 nationally
Newark leads in crime level (7.7 vs 33.7). Shreveport leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 23.6 min). Newark leads in median household income ($56,284 vs $45,967).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, OH | Shreveport, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#534) | 75.6 (#442) |
| Population | 51,046 | 177,959 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,974 | $146,721 |
| Median Household Income | $56,284 | $45,967 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 33.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+30.0 | D+4.6 |
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74.9 Score
Newark, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,974
Population
51,046
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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75.6 Score
Shreveport, LA
Mid-size Louisiana city with community character
Median Home
$146,721
Population
177,959
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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