Garfield, NJ vs Lafayette, CO
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
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Garfield leads in walk score (77 vs 42). Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $72,026). Garfield leads in crime level (5.5 vs 7.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield, NJ | Lafayette, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1167) | 67 (#1472) |
| Population | 32,456 | 30,439 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $592,866 | $672,615 |
| Median Household Income | $72,026 | $105,819 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+55.8 |
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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D+
67 Score
Lafayette, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,615
Population
30,439
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
West
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