Carteret, NJ vs Lawrenceville, GA
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.
Carteret
66
#1591 nationally
Lawrenceville
65.3
#1639 nationally
Carteret leads in walk score (56 vs 28). Carteret leads in median household income ($79,049 vs $55,608). Lawrenceville leads in cost of living index (100 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carteret, NJ | Lawrenceville, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1591) | 65.3 (#1639) |
| Population | 25,281 | 31,015 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $567,711 | $381,498 |
| Median Household Income | $79,049 | $55,608 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.0 | D+16.5 |
D
66 Score
Carteret, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$567,711
Population
25,281
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
56
Northeast
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D
65.3 Score
Lawrenceville, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$381,498
Population
31,015
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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