Arvin, CA vs New Brunswick, 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.
Arvin
67.5
#1407 nationally
New Brunswick
65.7
#1613 nationally
New Brunswick leads in walk score (73 vs 41). New Brunswick leads in median household income ($57,138 vs $47,997). New Brunswick leads in crime level (19.1 vs 22.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvin, CA | New Brunswick, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.5 (#1407) | 65.7 (#1613) |
| Population | 19,364 | 55,846 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $301,278 | $449,176 |
| Median Household Income | $47,997 | $57,138 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | D+8.0 |
D+
67.5 Score
Arvin, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$301,278
Population
19,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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D
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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