Fort Lee, NJ vs Roselle, 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.
Fort Lee
71.1
#1021 nationally
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Fort Lee leads in crime level (3.6 vs 5.3). Fort Lee leads in median household income ($101,573 vs $75,264). Roselle leads in cost of living index (116 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lee, NJ | Roselle, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1021) | 63.3 (#1782) |
| Population | 39,700 | 22,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $604,159 | $520,191 |
| Median Household Income | $101,573 | $75,264 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+24.2 |
Data coverage note: Roselle is missing data for 1 metric that Fort Lee has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
63.3 Score
Roselle, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,191
Population
22,342
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$75,264
Northeast
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