Parker, CO vs Paterson, 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.
Parker
67.7
#1395 nationally
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Parker leads in crime level (5.7 vs 26.8). Paterson leads in walk score (76 vs 21). Parker leads in median household income ($126,615 vs $52,092).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Parker, CO | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1395) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 62,743 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $682,918 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $126,615 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.0 | R+2.9 |
D+
67.7 Score
Parker, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$682,918
Population
62,743
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
West
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D
63.6 Score
Paterson, NJ
Mid-size New Jersey city with community character
Median Home
$542,128
Population
156,452
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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