Carteret, NJ vs Pflugerville, TX
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
Pflugerville
74.4
#600 nationally
Carteret leads in walk score (56 vs 23). Pflugerville leads in crime level (5.3 vs 8.6). Pflugerville leads in median household income ($111,151 vs $79,049).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carteret, NJ | Pflugerville, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1591) | 74.4 (#600) |
| Population | 25,281 | 65,301 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $567,711 | $373,188 |
| Median Household Income | $79,049 | $111,151 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.0 | D+39.3 |
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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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74.4 Score
Pflugerville, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$373,188
Population
65,301
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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