Sterling Heights, MI vs Summit, 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.
Sterling Heights
72.7
#851 nationally
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 6.3). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $75,381). Sterling Heights leads in cost of living index (101 vs 189).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sterling Heights, MI | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#851) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 133,306 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $313,695 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $75,381 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.7 | D+24.2 |
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72.7 Score
Sterling Heights, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$313,695
Population
133,306
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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D
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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