Ridgewood, NJ vs The Colony, 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.
Ridgewood
68
#1362 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Ridgewood leads in crime level (1.2 vs 5.2). Ridgewood leads in median household income ($211,224 vs $106,518). The Colony leads in cost of living index (112 vs 181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ridgewood, NJ | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1362) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 26,194 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,273,036 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $211,224 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 36.3 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+13.2 |
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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C
73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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