Central Falls, RI 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.
Central Falls
71.2
#1004 nationally
Elmwood Park
62
#1879 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in median household income ($84,578 vs $43,092). Elmwood Park leads in crime level (6.1 vs 8.9). Central Falls leads in walk score (81 vs 56).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Falls, RI | Elmwood Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1004) | 62 (#1879) |
| Population | 22,543 | 21,256 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,271 | $628,943 |
| Median Household Income | $43,092 | $84,578 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+3.4 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Central Falls has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.2 Score
Central Falls, RI
Small Rhode Island city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,271
Population
22,543
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
81
Northeast
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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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