Elmwood Park, NJ vs Pleasanton, 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
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $84,578). Pleasanton leads in crime level (3.2 vs 6.1). Elmwood Park leads in cost of living index (136 vs 231).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 21,256 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 231 |
| 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 Pleasanton 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
64.1 Score
Pleasanton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,530,327
Population
74,653
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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