Jupiter, FL vs Paterson, 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.
Jupiter
67.2
#1453 nationally
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Jupiter leads in crime level (3.4 vs 26.8). Jupiter leads in median household income ($105,413 vs $52,092). Paterson leads in cost of living index (122 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jupiter, FL | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1453) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 61,291 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $700,734 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $105,413 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 22 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 76 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | R+2.9 |
Data coverage note: Jupiter is missing data for 1 metric that Paterson has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.2 Score
Jupiter, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$700,734
Population
61,291
Crime
Low
Median Income
$105,413
Southeast
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D
63.6 Score
Paterson, NJ
Mid-size New Jersey city with community character
Median Home
$542,128
Population
156,452
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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