Elmwood Park, NJ vs Hercules, 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
Hercules
63.3
#1776 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in walk score (56 vs 29). Elmwood Park leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 40.4 min). Hercules leads in median household income ($125,880 vs $84,578).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | Hercules, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 63.3 (#1776) |
| Population | 21,256 | 26,582 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $743,984 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $125,880 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 40.4 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+38.0 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Hercules 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
63.3 Score
Hercules, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$743,984
Population
26,582
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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