Elmwood Park, NJ vs Oak Park, MI
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
Oak Park
76.3
#365 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in crime level (6.1 vs 10.9). Oak Park leads in cost of living index (94 vs 136). Elmwood Park leads in median household income ($84,578 vs $61,991).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | Oak Park, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 76.3 (#365) |
| Population | 21,256 | 29,023 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $237,113 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $61,991 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 10.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+10.6 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Oak Park 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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C
76.3 Score
Oak Park, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$237,113
Population
29,023
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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