Passaic, NJ vs Spring Valley, NY
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
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 51). Spring Valley leads in crime level (13.2 vs 19.7). Passaic leads in median household income ($57,832 vs $50,749).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Passaic, NJ | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1661) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 68,903 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $560,282 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $57,832 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 25.1 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 82 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 19.7 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+11.8 |
D
65 Score
Passaic, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$560,282
Population
68,903
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
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D-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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