Parker, CO vs Rutherford, 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.
Parker
67.7
#1395 nationally
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.7). Rutherford leads in walk score (67 vs 21). Parker leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 33.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Parker, CO | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1395) | 70.7 (#1075) |
| Population | 62,743 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $682,918 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $126,615 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.0 | D+3.4 |
D+
67.7 Score
Parker, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$682,918
Population
62,743
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
West
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C-
70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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