Paterson, NJ vs Prosper, TX
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.
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Prosper
67.6
#1405 nationally
Prosper leads in crime level (1.5 vs 26.8). Prosper leads in median household income ($178,224 vs $52,092). Paterson leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paterson, NJ | Prosper, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1757) | 67.6 (#1405) |
| Population | 156,452 | 41,660 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $542,128 | $770,217 |
| Median Household Income | $52,092 | $178,224 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 26.8 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Prosper is missing data for 1 metric that Paterson has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
67.6 Score
Prosper, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$770,217
Population
41,660
Crime
Low
Median Income
$178,224
Southwest
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