Garfield, NJ vs Hamtramck, MI

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.

Garfield

69.8

#1167 nationally

vs

Hamtramck

79.4

#123 nationally

Garfield leads in crime level (5.5 vs 13.4). Garfield leads in median household income ($72,026 vs $39,648). Hamtramck leads in cost of living index (84 vs 131).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Garfield, NJ Hamtramck, MI
WhereAtHome Score 69.8 (#1167) 79.4 (#123)
Population 32,456 27,339
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $592,866 $165,574
Median Household Income $72,026 $39,648
Average Commute 27.8 min 24.2 min
Walk Score 77 82
Crime Level 5.5 13.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 131 84
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+3.4 D+29.0