Elmwood Park, NJ vs Medford, MA
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
Medford
67.7
#1394 nationally
Medford leads in median household income ($114,863 vs $84,578). Medford leads in crime level (4.9 vs 6.1). Elmwood Park leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | Medford, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 67.7 (#1394) |
| Population | 21,256 | 58,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $842,743 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $114,863 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+39.5 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Medford 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+
67.7 Score
Medford, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$842,743
Population
58,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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