La Habra, CA 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.
La Habra
64.2
#1711 nationally
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
La Habra leads in crime level (9.9 vs 26.8). La Habra leads in median household income ($93,801 vs $52,092). Paterson leads in cost of living index (122 vs 166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Habra, CA | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1711) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 60,991 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $912,276 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $93,801 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+2.9 |
D
64.2 Score
La Habra, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$912,276
Population
60,991
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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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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