Elmwood Park, NJ vs Fort Lee, 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.
Elmwood Park
62
#1879 nationally
Fort Lee
71.1
#1021 nationally
Fort Lee leads in crime level (3.6 vs 6.1). Elmwood Park leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 37.1 min). Fort Lee leads in walk score (77 vs 56).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | Fort Lee, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 71.1 (#1021) |
| Population | 21,256 | 39,700 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $604,159 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $101,573 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 77 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+3.4 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Fort Lee has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
71.1 Score
Fort Lee, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$604,159
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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