Little Elm, TX vs Ridgewood, 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.
Little Elm
72.2
#919 nationally
Ridgewood
68
#1362 nationally
Ridgewood leads in crime level (1.2 vs 3.7). Ridgewood leads in median household income ($211,224 vs $110,218). Ridgewood leads in walk score (42 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Little Elm, TX | Ridgewood, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#919) | 68 (#1362) |
| Population | 58,496 | 26,194 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $400,423 | $1,273,036 |
| Median Household Income | $110,218 | $211,224 |
| Average Commute | 37.9 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+3.4 |
C-
72.2 Score
Little Elm, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$400,423
Population
58,496
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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D+
68 Score
Ridgewood, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,273,036
Population
26,194
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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