Elmwood Park, NJ vs Providence, RI
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
Providence
67.8
#1384 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in median household income ($84,578 vs $50,991). Providence leads in walk score (72 vs 56). Providence leads in cost of living index (107 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | Providence, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 67.8 (#1384) |
| Population | 21,256 | 189,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $437,919 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $50,991 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+14.4 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Providence 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+
67.8 Score
Providence, RI
Creative capital with colonial roots
Median Home
$437,919
Population
189,692
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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