Hurst, TX vs Perth Amboy, 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.
Hurst
72.7
#844 nationally
Perth Amboy
66.9
#1490 nationally
Perth Amboy leads in walk score (73 vs 49). Hurst leads in median household income ($71,275 vs $56,239). Hurst leads in cost of living index (105 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hurst, TX | Perth Amboy, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#844) | 66.9 (#1490) |
| Population | 39,304 | 55,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $339,279 | $504,481 |
| Median Household Income | $71,275 | $56,239 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 9.7 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+8.0 |
C-
72.7 Score
Hurst, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$339,279
Population
39,304
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
49
Southwest
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D
66.9 Score
Perth Amboy, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$504,481
Population
55,249
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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