Delano, CA vs Perth Amboy, 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
Perth Amboy
66.9
#1490 nationally
Perth Amboy leads in walk score (73 vs 35). Delano leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 24.8 min). Delano leads in crime level (9.4 vs 10.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delano, CA | Perth Amboy, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1087) | 66.9 (#1490) |
| Population | 51,500 | 55,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,883 | $504,481 |
| Median Household Income | $53,639 | $56,239 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | D+8.0 |
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
66.9 Score
Perth Amboy, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$504,481
Population
55,249
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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