Palisades Park, NJ vs Selma, CA
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.
Palisades Park
69.7
#1176 nationally
Selma
66.2
#1578 nationally
Palisades Park leads in crime level (0.7 vs 15.7). Palisades Park leads in median household income ($93,250 vs $53,874). Palisades Park leads in walk score (81 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palisades Park, NJ | Selma, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.7 (#1176) | 66.2 (#1578) |
| Population | 20,102 | 24,467 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,171 | $364,110 |
| Median Household Income | $93,250 | $53,874 |
| Average Commute | 32.7 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 15.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+4.4 |
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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D
66.2 Score
Selma, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$364,110
Population
24,467
Crime
High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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