Newton, MA vs Tavares, 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.
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Tavares
70.7
#1079 nationally
Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $54,271). Tavares leads in cost of living index (99 vs 207). Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 1.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newton, MA | Tavares, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1220) | 70.7 (#1079) |
| Population | 88,415 | 21,061 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,540,226 | $311,089 |
| Median Household Income | $176,373 | $54,271 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+24.7 |
Data coverage note: Tavares 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-
70.7 Score
Tavares, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,089
Population
21,061
Crime
Low
Median Income
$54,271
Southeast
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