Pompano Beach, FL vs Ridgewood, 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.
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
Ridgewood
68
#1362 nationally
Ridgewood leads in crime level (1.2 vs 6.5). Ridgewood leads in median household income ($211,224 vs $61,155). Pompano Beach leads in cost of living index (111 vs 181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pompano Beach, FL | Ridgewood, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.7 (#1177) | 68 (#1362) |
| Population | 113,619 | 26,194 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,605 | $1,273,036 |
| Median Household Income | $61,155 | $211,224 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+3.4 |
D+
69.7 Score
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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D+
68 Score
Ridgewood, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,273,036
Population
26,194
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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