Secaucus, NJ vs Troy, NY
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.
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Troy
71.8
#959 nationally
Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 12.9). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $54,837). Troy leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Secaucus, NJ | Troy, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1733) | 71.8 (#959) |
| Population | 21,005 | 50,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,685 | $303,151 |
| Median Household Income | $129,348 | $54,837 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 52 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+25.8 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Troy has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
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71.8 Score
Troy, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$303,151
Population
50,607
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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