Little Elm, TX vs Plainfield, 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.
Little Elm
72.2
#919 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Little Elm leads in crime level (3.7 vs 11.3). Plainfield leads in walk score (54 vs 24). Little Elm leads in median household income ($110,218 vs $70,712).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Little Elm, TX | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#919) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 58,496 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $400,423 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $110,218 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 37.9 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+13.9 |
C-
72.2 Score
Little Elm, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$400,423
Population
58,496
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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D
64.6 Score
Plainfield, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$521,339
Population
54,670
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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