Garden City, NY vs Lumberton, 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.
Garden City
64.8
#1672 nationally
Lumberton
74.4
#596 nationally
Garden City leads in crime level (4.4 vs 45.9). Garden City leads in median household income ($204,883 vs $41,314). Lumberton leads in cost of living index (89 vs 208).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garden City, NY | Lumberton, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1672) | 74.4 (#596) |
| Population | 22,835 | 19,121 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,401,920 | $152,561 |
| Median Household Income | $204,883 | $41,314 |
| Average Commute | 34.2 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 45.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 208 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | R+27.7 |
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64.8 Score
Garden City, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,401,920
Population
22,835
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
Northeast
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74.4 Score
Lumberton, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$152,561
Population
19,121
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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