Beaverton, OR vs Paterson, 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.
Beaverton
67.3
#1436 nationally
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Beaverton leads in crime level (10.0 vs 26.8). Beaverton leads in median household income ($88,899 vs $52,092). Paterson leads in walk score (76 vs 52).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1436) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 96,945 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $527,947 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $88,899 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | R+2.9 |
D+
67.3 Score
Beaverton, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$527,947
Population
96,945
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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D
63.6 Score
Paterson, NJ
Mid-size New Jersey city with community character
Median Home
$542,128
Population
156,452
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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