Paramount, CA vs Pleasantville, 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.
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
Pleasantville
74.2
#622 nationally
Pleasantville leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 29 min). Paramount leads in median household income ($67,197 vs $48,704). Pleasantville leads in crime level (11.0 vs 15.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramount, CA | Pleasantville, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1892) | 74.2 (#622) |
| Population | 51,072 | 20,613 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,731 | $249,036 |
| Median Household Income | $67,197 | $48,704 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | 11.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+3.0 |
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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C
74.2 Score
Pleasantville, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$249,036
Population
20,613
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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