Overall Edge
Newton leads
Newton wins 5 of 8 categories
Neighborhood A
Newton
$2.7M median
Suburban Upscale
⭐ Overall Leader
Neighborhood B
Watertown
$2.6M median
Suburban Walkable
Newton
Metric
Watertown
$2.7M
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Median Price
Median Price
$2.6M
9/10
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School Rating
School Rating
8/10
A+
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Crime Grade
Crime Grade
A-
55/100
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Walk Score
Walk Score
70/100
18 min
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Commute
Commute
15 min
10
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Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
4
12
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Cafes
Cafes
10
5
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Groceries
Groceries
4
14 min
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Hospital
Hospital
14 min
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Is Newton or Watertown more expensive?
Newton has a median home price of $2.7M and Watertown is $2.6M. Watertown is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Newton or Watertown?
Newton has a school rating of 9/10 and Watertown rates 8/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Newton or Watertown safer?
Newton has a crime grade of A+ and Watertown is graded A-.
Which is more walkable?
Newton scores 55/100 for walkability. Watertown scores 70/100. Watertown is the more walkable option.