Hialeah Gardens, FL vs Plainfield, 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.
Hialeah Gardens
70.8
#1055 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Hialeah Gardens leads in crime level (1.7 vs 11.3). Plainfield leads in median household income ($70,712 vs $58,497). Plainfield leads in walk score (54 vs 50).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hialeah Gardens, FL | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1055) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 22,286 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,216 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $58,497 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+13.9 |
C-
70.8 Score
Hialeah Gardens, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$423,216
Population
22,286
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
Southeast
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D
64.6 Score
Plainfield, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$521,339
Population
54,670
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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