Fate, TX vs Ridgewood, 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
Ridgewood
68
#1362 nationally
Ridgewood leads in median household income ($211,224 vs $121,935). Fate leads in cost of living index (120 vs 181). Ridgewood leads in crime level (1.2 vs 1.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fate, TX | Ridgewood, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#671) | 68 (#1362) |
| Population | 24,626 | 26,194 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,854 | $1,273,036 |
| Median Household Income | $121,935 | $211,224 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 42 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 181 |
| 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 Ridgewood 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+
68 Score
Ridgewood, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,273,036
Population
26,194
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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