College Park, MD vs Summit, 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
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 13.4). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $76,973). College Park leads in cost of living index (129 vs 189).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Park, MD | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1324) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 34,187 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,317 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $76,973 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+24.2 |
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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D
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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