Hollywood, FL vs New Brunswick, 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.
Hollywood
68.8
#1282 nationally
New Brunswick
65.7
#1613 nationally
Hollywood leads in crime level (5.7 vs 19.1). New Brunswick leads in walk score (73 vs 52). New Brunswick leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hollywood, FL | New Brunswick, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1282) | 65.7 (#1613) |
| Population | 153,859 | 55,846 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,787 | $449,176 |
| Median Household Income | $61,958 | $57,138 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+8.0 |
D+
68.8 Score
Hollywood, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$445,787
Population
153,859
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
52
Southeast
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D
65.7 Score
New Brunswick, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$449,176
Population
55,846
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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