Fate, TX 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.
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Perth Amboy
66.9
#1490 nationally
Fate leads in crime level (1.6 vs 10.7). Fate leads in median household income ($121,935 vs $56,239). Perth Amboy leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 35 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fate, TX | Perth Amboy, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#671) | 66.9 (#1490) |
| Population | 24,626 | 55,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,854 | $504,481 |
| Median Household Income | $121,935 | $56,239 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 73 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | D+8.0 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Perth Amboy 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
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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