Paterson, NJ vs Universal City, 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
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Universal City leads in crime level (7.1 vs 26.8). Paterson leads in walk score (76 vs 36). Universal City leads in median household income ($71,287 vs $52,092).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paterson, NJ | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1757) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 156,452 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $542,128 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $52,092 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 26.8 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+9.8 |
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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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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