Bayonne, NJ vs Fremont, CA
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.
Bayonne
67.1
#1460 nationally
Fremont
66.8
#1497 nationally
Fremont leads in median household income ($155,342 vs $80,044). Bayonne leads in walk score (79 vs 42). Bayonne leads in cost of living index (130 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bayonne, NJ | Fremont, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1460) | 66.8 (#1497) |
| Population | 70,300 | 230,504 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $600,153 | $1,471,931 |
| Median Household Income | $80,044 | $155,342 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | 79 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9 |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+53.6 |
D+
67.1 Score
Bayonne, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$600,153
Population
70,300
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
79
Northeast
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D
66.8 Score
Fremont, CA
East Bay family haven
Median Home
$1,471,931
Population
230,504
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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