Fall River, MA vs Paterson, 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
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Fall River leads in crime level (20.4 vs 26.8). Paterson leads in walk score (76 vs 65). Paterson leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 25.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fall River, MA | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1665) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 93,840 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,484 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $52,734 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 20.4 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 122 |
| 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
63.6 Score
Paterson, NJ
Mid-size New Jersey city with community character
Median Home
$542,128
Population
156,452
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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