Bedford, TX vs Kearny, 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.
Bedford
75.5
#446 nationally
Kearny
67.4
#1427 nationally
Bedford leads in crime level (3.9 vs 6.7). Kearny leads in walk score (74 vs 44). Bedford leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Kearny, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 67.4 (#1427) |
| Population | 48,370 | 39,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $585,157 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $81,307 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+28.1 |
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75.5 Score
Bedford, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,909
Population
48,370
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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D+
67.4 Score
Kearny, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$585,157
Population
39,370
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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