Bothell, WA vs Fair Lawn, 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.
Bothell
65.7
#1610 nationally
Fair Lawn
73.1
#784 nationally
Fair Lawn leads in crime level (1.2 vs 3.0). Fair Lawn leads in walk score (60 vs 29). Fair Lawn leads in cost of living index (144 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bothell, WA | Fair Lawn, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1610) | 73.1 (#784) |
| Population | 50,213 | 35,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,871 | $739,017 |
| Median Household Income | $127,944 | $141,540 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+3.4 |
D
65.7 Score
Bothell, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,015,871
Population
50,213
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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C
73.1 Score
Fair Lawn, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$739,017
Population
35,564
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
Northeast
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