Elizabeth, NJ vs West New York, 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.
Elizabeth
66.6
#1519 nationally
West New York
69.5
#1210 nationally
West New York leads in crime level (8.1 vs 11.2). Elizabeth leads in average commute (26.7 min vs 35.5 min). West New York leads in walk score (94 vs 80).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elizabeth, NJ | West New York, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1519) | 69.5 (#1210) |
| Population | 135,829 | 50,754 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $548,370 | $467,343 |
| Median Household Income | $59,939 | $70,141 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 35.5 min |
| Walk Score | 80 | 94 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | D+28.1 |
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66.6 Score
Elizabeth, NJ
Mid-size New Jersey city with community character
Median Home
$548,370
Population
135,829
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
80
Northeast
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D+
69.5 Score
West New York, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$467,343
Population
50,754
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
94
Northeast
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