Hoboken, NJ vs Redwood City, 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.
Hoboken
70.5
#1097 nationally
Redwood City
60.8
#1924 nationally
Hoboken leads in crime level (5.2 vs 12.9). Hoboken leads in walk score (97 vs 62). Redwood City leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 37.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoboken, NJ | Redwood City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1097) | 60.8 (#1924) |
| Population | 57,010 | 80,996 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $899,212 | $1,893,533 |
| Median Household Income | $168,137 | $145,620 |
| Average Commute | 37.4 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 97 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 190 | 269 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+50.3 |
C-
70.5 Score
Hoboken, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$899,212
Population
57,010
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
97
Northeast
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D-
60.8 Score
Redwood City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,893,533
Population
80,996
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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