Duncanville, TX vs Paramus, 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.
Duncanville
74.6
#573 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 8.4). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $66,601). Duncanville leads in cost of living index (100 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duncanville, TX | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#573) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 38,883 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $278,035 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $66,601 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+3.4 |
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74.6 Score
Duncanville, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$278,035
Population
38,883
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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D+
67.9 Score
Paramus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,086,056
Population
26,282
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
37
Northeast
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