Lynwood, 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.
Lynwood
61.4
#1908 nationally
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Paterson leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 30.5 min). Lynwood leads in median household income ($67,350 vs $52,092). Paterson leads in cost of living index (122 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lynwood, CA | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.4 (#1908) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 63,234 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $694,362 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $67,350 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 24.9 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+2.9 |
D-
61.4 Score
Lynwood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$694,362
Population
63,234
Crime
High
Walk Score
70
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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