Fair Lawn, NJ vs Melissa, TX
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.
Fair Lawn
73.1
#784 nationally
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 1.2). Melissa leads in cost of living index (125 vs 144). Melissa leads in average commute (32.6 min vs 33.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fair Lawn, NJ | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#784) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 35,564 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $739,017 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $141,540 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Fair Lawn has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.1 Score
Fair Lawn, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$739,017
Population
35,564
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
Northeast
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74.8 Score
Melissa, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$430,394
Population
23,571
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$138,465
Southwest
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