Dunwoody, GA vs Kearny, 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.
Dunwoody
66.1
#1583 nationally
Kearny
67.4
#1427 nationally
Kearny leads in walk score (74 vs 33). Dunwoody leads in median household income ($106,710 vs $81,307). Dunwoody leads in average commute (25 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dunwoody, GA | Kearny, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1583) | 67.4 (#1427) |
| Population | 51,713 | 39,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $679,206 | $585,157 |
| Median Household Income | $106,710 | $81,307 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+28.1 |
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66.1 Score
Dunwoody, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$679,206
Population
51,713
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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D+
67.4 Score
Kearny, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$585,157
Population
39,370
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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