Fountain Valley, CA 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.
Fountain Valley
64.7
#1677 nationally
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Fountain Valley leads in crime level (4.9 vs 26.8). Fountain Valley leads in median household income ($108,860 vs $52,092). Paterson leads in cost of living index (122 vs 189).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fountain Valley, CA | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.7 (#1677) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 55,468 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,397,460 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $108,860 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 189 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+2.9 |
D
64.7 Score
Fountain Valley, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,397,460
Population
55,468
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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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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