Hercules, CA vs Lindenwold, 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.

Hercules

63.3

#1776 nationally

vs

Lindenwold

70

#1144 nationally

Hercules leads in crime level (4.6 vs 11.0). Hercules leads in median household income ($125,880 vs $53,645). Lindenwold leads in cost of living index (102 vs 171).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hercules, CA Lindenwold, NJ
WhereAtHome Score 63.3 (#1776) 70 (#1144)
Population 26,582 21,685
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $743,984 $276,054
Median Household Income $125,880 $53,645
Average Commute 40.4 min 28.3 min
Walk Score 29 40
Crime Level 4.6 11.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 171 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+38.0 D+27.4