Passaic, NJ vs Patterson, 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.
Passaic
65
#1661 nationally
Patterson
63.1
#1799 nationally
Patterson leads in crime level (7.5 vs 19.7). Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 42). Passaic leads in average commute (25.1 min vs 43.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Passaic, NJ | Patterson, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1661) | 63.1 (#1799) |
| Population | 68,903 | 25,063 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $560,282 | $508,049 |
| Median Household Income | $57,832 | $86,031 |
| Average Commute | 25.1 min | 43.9 min |
| Walk Score | 82 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 19.7 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+11.0 |
D
65 Score
Passaic, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$560,282
Population
68,903
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Northeast
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D
63.1 Score
Patterson, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$508,049
Population
25,063
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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