Carteret, NJ vs Stuart, FL
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
Stuart
66.3
#1563 nationally
Stuart leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 32 min). Carteret leads in median household income ($79,049 vs $61,878). Stuart leads in cost of living index (109 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carteret, NJ | Stuart, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1591) | 66.3 (#1563) |
| Population | 25,281 | 19,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $567,711 | $375,621 |
| Median Household Income | $79,049 | $61,878 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.0 | R+31.1 |
Data coverage note: Stuart is missing data for 1 metric that Carteret has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
66.3 Score
Stuart, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,621
Population
19,430
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,878
Southeast
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