Hollywood, FL 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.
Hollywood
68.8
#1282 nationally
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Hollywood leads in crime level (5.7 vs 26.8). Paterson leads in walk score (76 vs 52). Paterson leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hollywood, FL | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1282) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 153,859 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,787 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $61,958 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | R+2.9 |
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
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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