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Olney, MD vs Newark, DE

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Are people in Newark older or younger than people in Olney?
- The Median Age in Newark is 19.7 years younger than in Olney.

Are housing costs cheaper in Newark or Olney?
- Newark housing costs are 43.6% less expensive than Olney housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Newark or Olney?
- The average commute for residents of Newark is 12.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Olney.

Things to do in Olney?
Olney MD is a picturesque suburb just outside Washington DC offering quaint neighborhoods alongside world-class shopping outlets. With plenty of parks to explore plus easy access to major highways leading out of Baltimore or into Washington DC

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.

 Olney, MDNewark, DEUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,393329,725,481
 Median Income$161,065  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock22.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$577,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.5  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Olney    5 Reviews

Been here since 2015. Peaceful and lots of green space for natural beauty. Convenient to given the shopping village with all that is needed. I must express  More

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In 1957 my parents almost bought a house with a stable for two horses. When the deal went south, I came close to divorcing my parents! Forty years later, my wife and I  More

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Over 13 years ago

Olney Theater is very good for small  More

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Reviews for Newark    8 Reviews

Over 13 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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