Verdict
Newton leads on Safety, while Plymouth leads on Affordability.
Score Comparison
Affordability
MA
74
MN
75
✓ winsEducational Attainment
MA
98
MN
98
Safety
MA
93
✓ winsMN
89
Weather
MA
—
MN
—
Livability
MA
87
MN
87
Full Comparison
| Metric | Newton | Plymouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 88,453 | 79,918 |
| Median Income | $176,373 ✓ | $130,131 |
| Median Rent | $2,252 | $1,625 ✓ |
| Median Home Value | $1,136,200 | $447,600 ✓ |
| Median Age | 42 | 41 |
| HS Graduation | 98% | 98% ✓ |
| Bachelor's+ | 80% ✓ | 65% |
| Broadband Access | 96% ✓ | 95% |
| Homeownership | 70% | 75% ✓ |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 25 min ✓ |
| Violent Crime (per 1k) | 0.66 | 0.65 ✓ |
| Property Crime (per 1k) | 6.59 ✓ | 12.73 |
| Avg Temperature | N/A | N/A |
| Sunny Days | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Snowfall | 30" | N/A |
| Avg Rainfall | 50" | N/A |