Fort Lee, NJ vs La Habra, CA
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.
Fort Lee
71.1
#1021 nationally
La Habra
64.2
#1711 nationally
Fort Lee leads in crime level (3.6 vs 9.9). La Habra leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 37.1 min). Fort Lee leads in cost of living index (135 vs 166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lee, NJ | La Habra, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1021) | 64.2 (#1711) |
| Population | 39,700 | 60,991 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $604,159 | $912,276 |
| Median Household Income | $101,573 | $93,801 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+2.6 |
C-
71.1 Score
Fort Lee, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$604,159
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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D
64.2 Score
La Habra, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$912,276
Population
60,991
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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