Horn Lake, MS vs Rutherford, 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.
Horn Lake
80.5
#71 nationally
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in walk score (67 vs 21). Rutherford leads in median household income ($128,576 vs $57,111). Rutherford leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Horn Lake, MS | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.5 (#71) | 70.7 (#1075) |
| Population | 26,468 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $203,546 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $57,111 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.1 | D+3.4 |
B-
80.5 Score
Horn Lake, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,546
Population
26,468
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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C-
70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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