Baldwin Park, CA vs Garfield, 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.
Baldwin Park
62.1
#1872 nationally
Garfield
69.8
#1167 nationally
Garfield leads in crime level (5.5 vs 11.1). Garfield leads in walk score (77 vs 55). Garfield leads in cost of living index (131 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Garfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 69.8 (#1167) |
| Population | 68,806 | 32,456 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $592,866 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $72,026 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 77 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+3.4 |
D-
62.1 Score
Baldwin Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,278
Population
68,806
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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D+
69.8 Score
Garfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$592,866
Population
32,456
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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