Mesquite, NV 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.
Mesquite
71.9
#951 nationally
Palisades Park
69.7
#1176 nationally
Palisades Park leads in crime level (0.7 vs 3.4). Mesquite leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 32.7 min). Mesquite leads in cost of living index (109 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, NV | Palisades Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#951) | 69.7 (#1176) |
| Population | 22,786 | 20,102 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $375,930 | $1,015,171 |
| Median Household Income | $69,146 | $93,250 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 min | 32.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 81 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+3.4 |
Data coverage note: Mesquite is missing data for 1 metric that Palisades Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.9 Score
Mesquite, NV
Small Nevada city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,930
Population
22,786
Crime
Low
Median Income
$69,146
West
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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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