Kent, WA 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.
Kent
62.5
#1850 nationally
Palisades Park
69.7
#1176 nationally
Palisades Park leads in crime level (0.7 vs 13.4). Palisades Park leads in walk score (81 vs 40). Kent leads in cost of living index (134 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kent, WA | Palisades Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1850) | 69.7 (#1176) |
| Population | 133,378 | 20,102 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $647,138 | $1,015,171 |
| Median Household Income | $86,966 | $93,250 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 32.7 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 81 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+3.4 |
D-
62.5 Score
Kent, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$647,138
Population
133,378
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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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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