East Palo Alto, CA 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.
East Palo Alto
60.5
#1931 nationally
Elmwood Park
62
#1879 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in crime level (6.1 vs 16.6). Elmwood Park leads in cost of living index (136 vs 213). East Palo Alto leads in median household income ($103,248 vs $84,578).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Palo Alto, CA | Elmwood Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.5 (#1931) | 62 (#1879) |
| Population | 28,216 | 21,256 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,016,727 | $628,943 |
| Median Household Income | $103,248 | $84,578 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 213 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+3.4 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that East Palo Alto has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
60.5 Score
East Palo Alto, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,016,727
Population
28,216
Crime
High
Walk Score
59
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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