Morristown, NJ vs Paramount, CA
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.
Morristown
67.6
#1403 nationally
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
Morristown leads in crime level (7.2 vs 15.0). Morristown leads in median household income ($113,926 vs $67,197). Morristown leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Morristown, NJ | Paramount, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1403) | 61.7 (#1892) |
| Population | 20,571 | 51,072 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $920,121 | $654,731 |
| Median Household Income | $113,926 | $67,197 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.7 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.6 Score
Morristown, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$920,121
Population
20,571
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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D-
61.7 Score
Paramount, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$654,731
Population
51,072
Crime
High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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