Fredericksburg, VA vs Passaic, 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.
Fredericksburg
63.3
#1775 nationally
Passaic
65
#1661 nationally
Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 46). Fredericksburg leads in median household income ($83,445 vs $57,832). Passaic leads in average commute (25.1 min vs 32.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fredericksburg, VA | Passaic, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1775) | 65 (#1661) |
| Population | 28,928 | 68,903 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,347 | $560,282 |
| Median Household Income | $83,445 | $57,832 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 82 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 19.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.7 | R+2.9 |
D
63.3 Score
Fredericksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$485,347
Population
28,928
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
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D
65 Score
Passaic, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$560,282
Population
68,903
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Northeast
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