Paterson, NJ vs Winter Garden, FL
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.
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Winter Garden
69.9
#1163 nationally
Winter Garden leads in crime level (3.2 vs 26.8). Paterson leads in walk score (76 vs 30). Winter Garden leads in median household income ($101,953 vs $52,092).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paterson, NJ | Winter Garden, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1757) | 69.9 (#1163) |
| Population | 156,452 | 47,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $542,128 | $570,660 |
| Median Household Income | $52,092 | $101,953 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 26.8 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+13.6 |
D
63.6 Score
Paterson, NJ
Mid-size New Jersey city with community character
Median Home
$542,128
Population
156,452
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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D+
69.9 Score
Winter Garden, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$570,660
Population
47,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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