Denton, TX vs East Orange, 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.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
East Orange
65
#1658 nationally
Denton leads in crime level (5.6 vs 13.3). East Orange leads in walk score (70 vs 34). Denton leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 33.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | East Orange, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 65 (#1658) |
| Population | 158,349 | 69,556 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $481,308 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $58,659 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 13.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+44.9 |
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72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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D
65 Score
East Orange, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$481,308
Population
69,556
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Northeast
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