Palisades Park, NJ vs South El Monte, 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
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
Palisades Park leads in crime level (0.7 vs 12.8). Palisades Park leads in median household income ($93,250 vs $67,724). Palisades Park leads in walk score (81 vs 61).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palisades Park, NJ | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.7 (#1176) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 20,102 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,171 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $93,250 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 32.7 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.5 Score
South El Monte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$759,990
Population
19,032
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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