Baytown, TX vs Linden, 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.
Baytown
73.1
#780 nationally
Linden
67.6
#1401 nationally
Linden leads in walk score (63 vs 33). Linden leads in crime level (7.2 vs 12.1). Linden leads in median household income ($86,801 vs $61,158).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baytown, TX | Linden, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#780) | 67.6 (#1401) |
| Population | 84,067 | 43,950 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $553,705 |
| Median Household Income | $61,158 | $86,801 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+24.2 |
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73.1 Score
Baytown, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$246,742
Population
84,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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D+
67.6 Score
Linden, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$553,705
Population
43,950
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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