Castle Rock, CO vs Fair Lawn, 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.
Castle Rock
70.5
#1092 nationally
Fair Lawn
73.1
#784 nationally
Fair Lawn leads in walk score (60 vs 11). Castle Rock leads in crime level (1.0 vs 1.2). Castle Rock leads in average commute (29.3 min vs 33.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Castle Rock, CO | Fair Lawn, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1092) | 73.1 (#784) |
| Population | 81,415 | 35,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $666,242 | $739,017 |
| Median Household Income | $135,985 | $141,540 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.0 | D+3.4 |
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70.5 Score
Castle Rock, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$666,242
Population
81,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
West
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73.1 Score
Fair Lawn, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$739,017
Population
35,564
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
Northeast
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