Clayton, NC vs Paramus, 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.
Clayton
67.4
#1425 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 4.6). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $71,698). Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 30,216 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 37 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+3.4 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Paramus has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.4 Score
Clayton, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$365,680
Population
30,216
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,698
Southeast
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D+
67.9 Score
Paramus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,086,056
Population
26,282
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
37
Northeast
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