Elmwood Park, NJ vs San Clemente, 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
San Clemente
61.6
#1899 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in walk score (56 vs 34). San Clemente leads in median household income ($134,730 vs $84,578). Elmwood Park leads in cost of living index (136 vs 208).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | San Clemente, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 61.6 (#1899) |
| Population | 21,256 | 62,313 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $1,751,799 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $134,730 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 208 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that San Clemente 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-
61.6 Score
San Clemente, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,751,799
Population
62,313
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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