Overall Edge
Newton leads
Newton wins 6 of 7 categories
Neighborhood A
Newton
$2.7M median
Suburban Upscale
⭐ Overall Leader
Neighborhood B
Lexington
$2.5M median
Suburban Upscale
Newton
Metric
Lexington
$2.7M
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Median Price
Median Price
$2.5M
9/10
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School Rating
School Rating
9/10
A+
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Crime Grade
Crime Grade
A+
55/100
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Walk Score
Walk Score
40/100
18 min
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Commute
Commute
25 min
10
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Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
8
12
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Cafes
Cafes
8
5
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Groceries
Groceries
4
14 min
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Hospital
Hospital
18 min
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Is Newton or Lexington more expensive?
Newton has a median home price of $2.7M and Lexington is $2.5M. Lexington is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Newton or Lexington?
Newton has a school rating of 9/10 and Lexington rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Newton or Lexington safer?
Newton has a crime grade of A+ and Lexington is graded A+.
Which is more walkable?
Newton scores 55/100 for walkability. Lexington scores 40/100. Newton is the more walkable option.