Fate, TX 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.
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 1.6). Fate leads in cost of living index (120 vs 173). Paramus leads in average commute (31 min vs 35 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fate, TX | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#671) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 24,626 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,854 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $121,935 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 37 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | D+3.4 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Paramus has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.8 Score
Fate, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,854
Population
24,626
Crime
Low
Median Income
$121,935
Southwest
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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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