Conway, AR vs Plainfield, 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.
Conway
71.8
#956 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Plainfield leads in walk score (54 vs 25). Conway leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 30.6 min). Plainfield leads in median household income ($70,712 vs $54,036).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Conway, AR | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#956) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 69,580 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,195 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $54,036 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 14.3 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.3 | D+13.9 |
C-
71.8 Score
Conway, AR
Arkansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$251,195
Population
69,580
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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D
64.6 Score
Plainfield, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$521,339
Population
54,670
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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