Allen, TX 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.
Allen
74.1
#630 nationally
Elmwood Park
62
#1879 nationally
Allen leads in crime level (2.9 vs 6.1). Elmwood Park leads in walk score (56 vs 35). Allen leads in median household income ($121,259 vs $84,578).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen, TX | Elmwood Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#630) | 62 (#1879) |
| Population | 111,620 | 21,256 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $493,450 | $628,943 |
| Median Household Income | $121,259 | $84,578 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+3.4 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Allen has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
74.1 Score
Allen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$493,450
Population
111,620
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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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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