Elmwood Park, NJ vs South Plainfield, NJ
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
South Plainfield
72.3
#913 nationally
South Plainfield leads in crime level (3.2 vs 6.1). South Plainfield leads in median household income ($123,417 vs $84,578). Elmwood Park leads in walk score (56 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | South Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 72.3 (#913) |
| Population | 21,256 | 24,131 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $598,263 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $123,417 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+8.0 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that South Plainfield 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
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C-
72.3 Score
South Plainfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$598,263
Population
24,131
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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