Elizabeth, NJ vs Grapevine, TX
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.
Elizabeth
66.6
#1519 nationally
Grapevine
70.5
#1095 nationally
Elizabeth leads in walk score (80 vs 30). Grapevine leads in crime level (4.9 vs 11.2). Grapevine leads in median household income ($107,165 vs $59,939).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elizabeth, NJ | Grapevine, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1519) | 70.5 (#1095) |
| Population | 135,829 | 50,928 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $548,370 | $554,188 |
| Median Household Income | $59,939 | $107,165 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 80 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | R+5.1 |
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66.6 Score
Elizabeth, NJ
Mid-size New Jersey city with community character
Median Home
$548,370
Population
135,829
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
80
Northeast
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70.5 Score
Grapevine, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$554,188
Population
50,928
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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