East Orange, NJ vs Temple, TX
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.
East Orange
65
#1658 nationally
Temple
76.1
#388 nationally
East Orange leads in walk score (70 vs 29). Temple leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 33.7 min). Temple leads in crime level (8.7 vs 13.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Orange, NJ | Temple, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1658) | 76.1 (#388) |
| Population | 69,556 | 93,095 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $481,308 | $248,213 |
| Median Household Income | $58,659 | $61,003 |
| Average Commute | 33.7 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | R+16.2 |
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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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76.1 Score
Temple, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$248,213
Population
93,095
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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