Angleton, TX vs Paterson, 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.
Angleton
76.6
#328 nationally
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Angleton leads in crime level (7.0 vs 26.8). Paterson leads in walk score (76 vs 26). Angleton leads in median household income ($77,235 vs $52,092).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Angleton, TX | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.6 (#328) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 20,206 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $245,533 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $77,235 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | R+2.9 |
C
76.6 Score
Angleton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$245,533
Population
20,206
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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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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