Garner, NC vs Long Branch, NJ
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.
Garner
68.5
#1312 nationally
Long Branch
63.2
#1789 nationally
Long Branch leads in walk score (59 vs 23). Long Branch leads in crime level (6.6 vs 9.8). Garner leads in cost of living index (106 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garner, NC | Long Branch, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1312) | 63.2 (#1789) |
| Population | 35,265 | 32,745 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $385,396 | $837,568 |
| Median Household Income | $77,171 | $72,234 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+11.4 |
D+
68.5 Score
Garner, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$385,396
Population
35,265
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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D
63.2 Score
Long Branch, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$837,568
Population
32,745
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Northeast
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