Austin, 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Elmwood Park
62
#1879 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in walk score (56 vs 42). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $84,578). Austin leads in cost of living index (129 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Elmwood Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 62 (#1879) |
| Population | 967,862 | 21,256 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $628,943 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $84,578 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 56 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.1 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+3.4 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Austin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
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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