Eastpointe, MI vs Johnston, IA
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.
Eastpointe
79.3
#133 nationally
Johnston
76
#397 nationally
Johnston leads in crime level (2.1 vs 19.7). Eastpointe leads in walk score (57 vs 21). Johnston leads in median household income ($98,324 vs $57,953).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eastpointe, MI | Johnston, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#133) | 76 (#397) |
| Population | 33,676 | 24,640 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $157,494 | $402,429 |
| Median Household Income | $57,953 | $98,324 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 19.7 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.7 | D+10.9 |
C+
79.3 Score
Eastpointe, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$157,494
Population
33,676
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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C
76 Score
Johnston, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,429
Population
24,640
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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