Apache Junction, AZ vs Carteret, 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.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Carteret
66
#1591 nationally
Carteret leads in walk score (56 vs 21). Carteret leads in median household income ($79,049 vs $56,209). Carteret leads in crime level (8.6 vs 11.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Carteret, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 66 (#1591) |
| Population | 41,153 | 25,281 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $567,711 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $79,049 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 32 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+8.0 |
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64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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66 Score
Carteret, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$567,711
Population
25,281
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
56
Northeast
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