Duncanville, TX vs Fair Lawn, 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.
Duncanville
74.6
#573 nationally
Fair Lawn
73.1
#784 nationally
Fair Lawn leads in crime level (1.2 vs 8.4). Fair Lawn leads in median household income ($141,540 vs $66,601). Duncanville leads in cost of living index (100 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duncanville, TX | Fair Lawn, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#573) | 73.1 (#784) |
| Population | 38,883 | 35,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $278,035 | $739,017 |
| Median Household Income | $66,601 | $141,540 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+3.4 |
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74.6 Score
Duncanville, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$278,035
Population
38,883
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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73.1 Score
Fair Lawn, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$739,017
Population
35,564
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
Northeast
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