East Orange, NJ vs Holly Springs, NC
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.
East Orange
65
#1658 nationally
Holly Springs
69.1
#1252 nationally
East Orange leads in walk score (70 vs 19). Holly Springs leads in crime level (4.5 vs 13.3). Holly Springs leads in median household income ($127,755 vs $58,659).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Orange, NJ | Holly Springs, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1658) | 69.1 (#1252) |
| Population | 69,556 | 46,271 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $481,308 | $580,845 |
| Median Household Income | $58,659 | $127,755 |
| Average Commute | 33.7 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+25.6 |
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65 Score
East Orange, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$481,308
Population
69,556
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Northeast
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D+
69.1 Score
Holly Springs, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$580,845
Population
46,271
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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