Elmwood Park, NJ vs Hayward, 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
Hayward
61.7
#1891 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in crime level (6.1 vs 13.1). Elmwood Park leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 34.2 min). Elmwood Park leads in cost of living index (136 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | Hayward, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 61.7 (#1891) |
| Population | 21,256 | 155,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $831,558 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $105,371 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 13.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 173 |
| 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 Hayward 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-
61.7 Score
Hayward, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$831,558
Population
155,675
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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