Delano, CA vs Elizabeth, 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.
Delano
70.6
#1087 nationally
Elizabeth
66.6
#1519 nationally
Elizabeth leads in walk score (80 vs 35). Delano leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 26.7 min). Delano leads in crime level (9.4 vs 11.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delano, CA | Elizabeth, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1087) | 66.6 (#1519) |
| Population | 51,500 | 135,829 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,883 | $548,370 |
| Median Household Income | $53,639 | $59,939 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 80 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | D+24.2 |
C-
70.6 Score
Delano, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,883
Population
51,500
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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D
66.6 Score
Elizabeth, NJ
Mid-size New Jersey city with community character
Median Home
$548,370
Population
135,829
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
80
Northeast
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