Overall Edge
Newton leads
Newton wins 5 of 9 categories
Neighborhood A
Fenway
$3.1M median
Walkable Urban
Neighborhood B
Newton
$2.7M median
Suburban Upscale
⭐ Overall Leader
Fenway
Metric
Newton
$3.1M
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Median Price
Median Price
$2.7M
7/10
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School Rating
School Rating
9/10
B+
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Crime Grade
Crime Grade
A+
88/100
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Walk Score
Walk Score
55/100
5 min
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Commute
Commute
18 min
4
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Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
10
18
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Cafes
Cafes
12
3
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Groceries
Groceries
5
8 min
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Hospital
Hospital
14 min
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Is Fenway or Newton more expensive?
Fenway has a median home price of $3.1M and Newton is $2.7M. Newton is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Fenway or Newton?
Fenway has a school rating of 7/10 and Newton rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Fenway or Newton safer?
Fenway has a crime grade of B+ and Newton is graded A+.
Which is more walkable?
Fenway scores 88/100 for walkability. Newton scores 55/100. Fenway is the more walkable option.