Leesburg, VA 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.
Leesburg
65.1
#1649 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 7.0). Leesburg leads in cost of living index (141 vs 173). Leesburg leads in average commute (28.3 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leesburg, VA | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.1 (#1649) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 49,312 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $855,209 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $132,298 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.3 | D+3.4 |
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65.1 Score
Leesburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$855,209
Population
49,312
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
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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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