Garfield, NJ vs Ridgeland, MS
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
Ridgeland
74.4
#603 nationally
Garfield leads in walk score (77 vs 31). Garfield leads in crime level (5.5 vs 8.8). Ridgeland leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield, NJ | Ridgeland, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1167) | 74.4 (#603) |
| Population | 32,456 | 24,459 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $592,866 | $286,933 |
| Median Household Income | $72,026 | $66,171 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+17.3 |
D+
69.8 Score
Garfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$592,866
Population
32,456
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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C
74.4 Score
Ridgeland, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,933
Population
24,459
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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