Leesburg, VA vs South Plainfield, 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.
Leesburg
65.1
#1649 nationally
South Plainfield
72.3
#913 nationally
South Plainfield leads in crime level (3.2 vs 7.0). South Plainfield leads in walk score (43 vs 36). Leesburg leads in median household income ($132,298 vs $123,417).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leesburg, VA | South Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.1 (#1649) | 72.3 (#913) |
| Population | 49,312 | 24,131 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $855,209 | $598,263 |
| Median Household Income | $132,298 | $123,417 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.3 | D+8.0 |
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65.1 Score
Leesburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$855,209
Population
49,312
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
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72.3 Score
South Plainfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$598,263
Population
24,131
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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