Austin, TX vs Union City, 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Union City
67.3
#1446 nationally
Union City leads in walk score (94 vs 42). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $59,967). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 33.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Union City, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 67.3 (#1446) |
| Population | 967,862 | 64,462 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $576,915 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $59,967 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 94 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.4 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+28.1 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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D+
67.3 Score
Union City, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$576,915
Population
64,462
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
94
Northeast
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