Garfield, NJ vs Troy, MI
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
Troy
74.4
#606 nationally
Garfield leads in walk score (77 vs 29). Troy leads in crime level (3.2 vs 5.5). Troy leads in median household income ($115,639 vs $72,026).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield, NJ | Troy, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1167) | 74.4 (#606) |
| Population | 32,456 | 87,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $592,866 | $466,018 |
| Median Household Income | $72,026 | $115,639 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+10.6 |
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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74.4 Score
Troy, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$466,018
Population
87,339
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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