Burleson, TX vs Rahway, 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.
Burleson
73.2
#767 nationally
Rahway
69.3
#1231 nationally
Rahway leads in walk score (61 vs 28). Burleson leads in cost of living index (104 vs 120). Burleson leads in average commute (29.5 min vs 32.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burleson, TX | Rahway, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#767) | 69.3 (#1231) |
| Population | 55,220 | 29,813 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,014 | $543,122 |
| Median Household Income | $87,312 | $86,557 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.4 | D+24.2 |
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73.2 Score
Burleson, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$340,014
Population
55,220
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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D+
69.3 Score
Rahway, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$543,122
Population
29,813
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
61
Northeast
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