Abilene, TX vs Englewood, 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.
Abilene
77.5
#236 nationally
Englewood
66.9
#1483 nationally
Abilene leads in average commute (15.2 min vs 29.1 min). Englewood leads in walk score (59 vs 31). Englewood leads in crime level (6.3 vs 11.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Abilene, TX | Englewood, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#236) | 66.9 (#1483) |
| Population | 129,043 | 29,624 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,710 | $636,712 |
| Median Household Income | $59,254 | $93,134 |
| Average Commute | 15.2 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+49.8 | D+3.4 |
C+
77.5 Score
Abilene, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$222,710
Population
129,043
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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D
66.9 Score
Englewood, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$636,712
Population
29,624
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Northeast
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