Kearny, NJ vs Westminster, MD
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.
Kearny
67.4
#1427 nationally
Westminster
66.3
#1565 nationally
Kearny leads in walk score (74 vs 38). Kearny leads in median household income ($81,307 vs $71,286). Westminster leads in cost of living index (115 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kearny, NJ | Westminster, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1427) | 66.3 (#1565) |
| Population | 39,370 | 20,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $585,157 | $470,642 |
| Median Household Income | $81,307 | $71,286 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 74 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+25.0 |
D+
67.4 Score
Kearny, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$585,157
Population
39,370
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
74
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D
66.3 Score
Westminster, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$470,642
Population
20,536
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Northeast
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