Irving, TX vs Palisades Park, 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.
Irving
73.1
#789 nationally
Palisades Park
69.7
#1176 nationally
Palisades Park leads in crime level (0.7 vs 7.5). Palisades Park leads in walk score (81 vs 45). Irving leads in cost of living index (103 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irving, TX | Palisades Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#789) | 69.7 (#1176) |
| Population | 254,373 | 20,102 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,364 | $1,015,171 |
| Median Household Income | $76,686 | $93,250 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 32.7 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 81 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+3.4 |
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73.1 Score
Irving, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$343,364
Population
254,373
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Southwest
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D+
69.7 Score
Palisades Park, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,015,171
Population
20,102
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
81
Northeast
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