Deer Park, TX vs North 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.
Deer Park
80.3
#82 nationally
North Plainfield
69.3
#1229 nationally
North Plainfield leads in walk score (58 vs 33). Deer Park leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 32.1 min). Deer Park leads in cost of living index (102 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deer Park, TX | North Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.3 (#82) | 69.3 (#1229) |
| Population | 33,176 | 22,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,493 | $504,829 |
| Median Household Income | $89,219 | $81,219 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+13.9 |
B-
80.3 Score
Deer Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,493
Population
33,176
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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D+
69.3 Score
North Plainfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,829
Population
22,566
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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