Des Moines, WA 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.
Des Moines
64.6
#1684 nationally
Elmwood Park
62
#1879 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in walk score (56 vs 41). Elmwood Park leads in crime level (6.1 vs 8.1). Elmwood Park leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Moines, WA | Elmwood Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1684) | 62 (#1879) |
| Population | 31,988 | 21,256 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $607,792 | $628,943 |
| Median Household Income | $81,362 | $84,578 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+3.4 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Des Moines has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.6 Score
Des Moines, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$607,792
Population
31,988
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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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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