Elmwood Park, NJ vs Waltham, MA
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
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $84,578). Elmwood Park leads in cost of living index (136 vs 164). Elmwood Park leads in crime level (6.1 vs 6.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, NJ | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1879) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 21,256 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,943 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $84,578 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+39.5 |
Data coverage note: Elmwood Park is missing data for 1 metric that Waltham 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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D
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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