Miami Lakes, FL vs Paramus, 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.
Miami Lakes
66.8
#1500 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 2.8). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $90,339). Miami Lakes leads in cost of living index (136 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Lakes, FL | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1500) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 31,238 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,424 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $90,339 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 33.2 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+3.4 |
D
66.8 Score
Miami Lakes, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,424
Population
31,238
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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D+
67.9 Score
Paramus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,086,056
Population
26,282
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
37
Northeast
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