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Trenton, NJ vs Newark, DE

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Highlights
Are people in Newark older or younger than people in Trenton?
- The Median Age in Newark is 13.4 years younger than in Trenton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Newark or Trenton?
- Newark housing costs are 29.0% more expensive than Trenton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Newark or Trenton?
- The average commute for residents of Newark is 2.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Trenton.

Things to do in Trenton?
Trenton, New Jersey is a culturally-diverse city full of art galleries and museums such as the New Jersey State Museum or unique eateries like the classic Trenton Social.

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.

 Trenton, NJNewark, DEUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,393329,725,481
 Median Income$39,718  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock22.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$252,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.8  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Trenton    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Trenton used to be a nice place to live I was born here but moved away in my early teens. I still had family in Trenton and therefore visited often, the city is now  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you're a person who likes the dramatic change is seasons, then this is the place for you. I want to move toa place where it's basically mild weather...not one day  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm born and raised in Trenton New Jersey and like most cities in the northeast it's seen better days. That's not to say that life here isn't enjoyable. You do have  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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