Holly Springs, NC 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.
Holly Springs
69.1
#1252 nationally
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Holly Springs leads in crime level (4.5 vs 26.8). Paterson leads in walk score (76 vs 19). Holly Springs leads in median household income ($127,755 vs $52,092).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Holly Springs, NC | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1252) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 46,271 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,845 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $127,755 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+2.9 |
D+
69.1 Score
Holly Springs, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$580,845
Population
46,271
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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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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