Newton, MA vs Princeton, TX
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.
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 7.5). Princeton leads in cost of living index (107 vs 207). Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $93,586).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newton, MA | Princeton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1220) | 71.3 (#1000) |
| Population | 88,415 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,540,226 | $288,891 |
| Median Household Income | $176,373 | $93,586 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Newton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.4 Score
Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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C-
71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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