Elmwood Park, NJ vs Maple Valley, WA
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
Maple Valley
65.6
#1623 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in walk score (56 vs 24). Maple Valley leads in crime level (3.0 vs 6.1). Maple Valley leads in median household income ($137,595 vs $84,578).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | Maple Valley, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 65.6 (#1623) |
| Population | 21,256 | 28,434 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $784,011 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $137,595 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 39.1 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+51.7 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Maple Valley 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
65.6 Score
Maple Valley, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,011
Population
28,434
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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