Garfield, NJ vs Malden, MA
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
Malden
65.2
#1646 nationally
Garfield leads in crime level (5.5 vs 8.0). Garfield leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 36.5 min). Malden leads in median household income ($90,295 vs $72,026).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield, NJ | Malden, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1167) | 65.2 (#1646) |
| Population | 32,456 | 65,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $592,866 | $688,066 |
| Median Household Income | $72,026 | $90,295 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 36.5 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+39.5 |
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
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D
65.2 Score
Malden, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$688,066
Population
65,133
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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