Garfield, NJ vs San Jacinto, CA
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
San Jacinto
61.6
#1901 nationally
Garfield leads in walk score (77 vs 27). Garfield leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 42.5 min). Garfield leads in crime level (5.5 vs 7.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield, NJ | San Jacinto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1167) | 61.6 (#1901) |
| Population | 32,456 | 55,440 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $592,866 | $486,127 |
| Median Household Income | $72,026 | $73,682 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 42.5 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+1.3 |
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-
61.6 Score
San Jacinto, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$486,127
Population
55,440
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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