Garfield, 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.
Garfield
69.8
#1167 nationally
Grapevine
70.5
#1095 nationally
Garfield leads in walk score (77 vs 30). Grapevine leads in median household income ($107,165 vs $72,026). Grapevine leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield, NJ | Grapevine, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1167) | 70.5 (#1095) |
| Population | 32,456 | 50,928 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $592,866 | $554,188 |
| Median Household Income | $72,026 | $107,165 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+5.1 |
D+
69.8 Score
Garfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$592,866
Population
32,456
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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C-
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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