Palisades Park, NJ vs Thornton, CO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Palisades Park
69.7
#1176 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Palisades Park leads in crime level (0.7 vs 7.5). Palisades Park leads in walk score (81 vs 32). Thornton leads in cost of living index (130 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palisades Park, NJ | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.7 (#1176) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 20,102 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,171 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $93,250 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 32.7 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+9.0 |
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
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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