Bartow, FL vs Fort Lee, 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.
Bartow
70.9
#1042 nationally
Fort Lee
71.1
#1021 nationally
Fort Lee leads in crime level (3.6 vs 13.5). Fort Lee leads in walk score (77 vs 26). Fort Lee leads in median household income ($101,573 vs $60,974).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bartow, FL | Fort Lee, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1042) | 71.1 (#1021) |
| Population | 20,584 | 39,700 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,961 | $604,159 |
| Median Household Income | $60,974 | $101,573 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 77 |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+3.4 |
C-
70.9 Score
Bartow, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$279,961
Population
20,584
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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C-
71.1 Score
Fort Lee, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$604,159
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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