Fall River, MA vs Passaic, 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.
Fall River
64.9
#1665 nationally
Passaic
65
#1661 nationally
Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 65). Passaic leads in median household income ($57,832 vs $52,734). Fall River leads in cost of living index (119 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fall River, MA | Passaic, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1665) | 65 (#1661) |
| Population | 93,840 | 68,903 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,484 | $560,282 |
| Median Household Income | $52,734 | $57,832 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 82 |
| Crime Level | 20.4 | 19.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.3 | R+2.9 |
D
64.9 Score
Fall River, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,484
Population
93,840
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
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D
65 Score
Passaic, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$560,282
Population
68,903
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Northeast
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