College Park, MD vs Hawthorne, 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.
College Park
68.3
#1324 nationally
Hawthorne
73.4
#739 nationally
Hawthorne leads in crime level (0.7 vs 13.4). Hawthorne leads in median household income ($105,168 vs $76,973). College Park leads in cost of living index (129 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Park, MD | Hawthorne, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1324) | 73.4 (#739) |
| Population | 34,187 | 19,496 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,317 | $651,326 |
| Median Household Income | $76,973 | $105,168 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | R+2.9 |
D+
68.3 Score
College Park, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$437,317
Population
34,187
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Northeast
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C
73.4 Score
Hawthorne, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$651,326
Population
19,496
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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