Garfield, NJ vs Huntersville, 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.
Garfield
69.8
#1167 nationally
Huntersville
70.1
#1136 nationally
Garfield leads in walk score (77 vs 16). Huntersville leads in median household income ($112,893 vs $72,026). Huntersville leads in crime level (3.9 vs 5.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield, NJ | Huntersville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1167) | 70.1 (#1136) |
| Population | 32,456 | 64,688 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $592,866 | $551,513 |
| Median Household Income | $72,026 | $112,893 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+32.9 |
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-
70.1 Score
Huntersville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$551,513
Population
64,688
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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