New Brunswick, NJ vs Walker, 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.
New Brunswick
65.7
#1613 nationally
Walker
70.9
#1051 nationally
New Brunswick leads in walk score (73 vs 22). Walker leads in crime level (6.1 vs 19.1). Walker leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Brunswick, NJ | Walker, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1613) | 70.9 (#1051) |
| Population | 55,846 | 25,289 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $449,176 | $363,095 |
| Median Household Income | $57,138 | $72,020 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 19.1 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.0 | D+5.4 |
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65.7 Score
New Brunswick, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$449,176
Population
55,846
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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70.9 Score
Walker, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$363,095
Population
25,289
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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