Elmwood Park, NJ vs Fremont, CA
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
Fremont
66.8
#1497 nationally
Fremont leads in median household income ($155,342 vs $84,578). Elmwood Park leads in cost of living index (136 vs 185). Elmwood Park leads in walk score (56 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | Fremont, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 66.8 (#1497) |
| Population | 21,256 | 230,504 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $1,471,931 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $155,342 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9 |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+53.6 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Fremont 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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D
66.8 Score
Fremont, CA
East Bay family haven
Median Home
$1,471,931
Population
230,504
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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