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East Riverdale, MD vs Newark, DE

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Are people in Newark older or younger than people in East Riverdale?
- The Median Age in Newark is 7.7 years younger than in East Riverdale.

Are housing costs cheaper in Newark or East Riverdale?
- Newark housing costs are 7.9% less expensive than East Riverdale housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Newark or East Riverdale?
- The average commute for residents of Newark is 14.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of East Riverdale.

Things to do in East Riverdale?
East Riverdale is an affluent suburb nestled within Prince George’s County in the DC Metro area that features an array of desirable amenities like excellent schools, performing arts venues and plenty of recreational opportunities like bike trails, waterways for fishing or kayaking plus nearby national parks for camping or hiking.

Things to do in Newark?
Newark, DE is located in New Castle County and provides its residents with access to nearby Wilmington attractions plus several unique destinations of its own including the Newark Reservoir.

 East Riverdale, MDNewark, DEUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,393329,725,481
 Median Income$81,458  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock22.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$353,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time36.6  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Newark    8 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Generally, Delaware public schools are dreadful. Most people that can afford it choose to invest in their child or children by sending them anywhere but to a Delaware  More

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I have lived in Newark for 27 years. My great-grandmother owned the Windy Hills development when it was a farm, and my father even grew up in the same house that I did.  More

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I am thinking of moving to Newark, but wanted to know if commuting to Philly is possible, especially outside of 9-5 hours. I see PATCO runs to Newark, but I don't know  More

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