Pleasantville, NJ vs Selma, 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.
Pleasantville
74.2
#622 nationally
Selma
66.2
#1578 nationally
Pleasantville leads in crime level (11.0 vs 15.7). Pleasantville leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 23.5 min). Pleasantville leads in walk score (52 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pleasantville, NJ | Selma, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#622) | 66.2 (#1578) |
| Population | 20,613 | 24,467 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,036 | $364,110 |
| Median Household Income | $48,704 | $53,874 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 11.0 | 15.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.0 | R+4.4 |
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74.2 Score
Pleasantville, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$249,036
Population
20,613
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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66.2 Score
Selma, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$364,110
Population
24,467
Crime
High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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