Akron, OH vs Elmwood Park, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Akron
78.2
#187 nationally
Elmwood Park
62
#1879 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in crime level (6.1 vs 22.5). Elmwood Park leads in median household income ($84,578 vs $46,596). Akron leads in cost of living index (83 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Akron, OH | Elmwood Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.2 (#187) | 62 (#1879) |
| Population | 188,701 | 21,256 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $141,611 | $628,943 |
| Median Household Income | $46,596 | $84,578 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 22.5 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | D+3.4 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Akron has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
78.2 Score
Akron, OH
Mid-size Ohio city with community character
Median Home
$141,611
Population
188,701
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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D-
62 Score
Elmwood Park, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$628,943
Population
21,256
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
56
Northeast
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