Fort Lee, NJ vs Universal City, 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.
Fort Lee
71.1
#1021 nationally
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Fort Lee leads in walk score (77 vs 36). Fort Lee leads in crime level (3.6 vs 7.1). Fort Lee leads in median household income ($101,573 vs $71,287).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lee, NJ | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1021) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 39,700 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $604,159 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $101,573 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+9.8 |
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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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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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