Los Gatos, CA vs Summit, 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.
Los Gatos
65.9
#1600 nationally
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 4.0). Los Gatos leads in average commute (28 min vs 33.9 min). Los Gatos leads in median household income ($198,117 vs $176,702).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Gatos, CA | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1600) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 32,216 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,628,349 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $198,117 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+24.2 |
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65.9 Score
Los Gatos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,628,349
Population
32,216
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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