Carteret, NJ vs Clovis, NM

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.

Carteret

66

#1591 nationally

vs

Clovis

78.1

#195 nationally

Carteret leads in crime level (8.6 vs 23.7). Clovis leads in average commute (17 min vs 32 min). Carteret leads in walk score (56 vs 33).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carteret, NJ Clovis, NM
WhereAtHome Score 66 (#1591) 78.1 (#195)
Population 25,281 37,612
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $567,711 $163,292
Median Household Income $79,049 $52,983
Average Commute 32 min 17 min
Walk Score 56 33
Crime Level 8.6 23.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 92
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.0 R+42.6