Johns Creek, GA vs Mercer Island, WA
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.
Johns Creek
71.3
#997 nationally
Mercer Island
64.9
#1667 nationally
Johns Creek leads in cost of living index (133 vs 264). Mercer Island leads in walk score (33 vs 18). Mercer Island leads in median household income ($190,985 vs $153,882).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johns Creek, GA | Mercer Island, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#997) | 64.9 (#1667) |
| Population | 81,108 | 24,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $704,500 | $2,295,406 |
| Median Household Income | $153,882 | $190,985 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 264 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+51.7 |
C-
71.3 Score
Johns Creek, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$704,500
Population
81,108
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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D
64.9 Score
Mercer Island, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,295,406
Population
24,742
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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