Summit, NJ vs Troy, MI
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.
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Troy
74.4
#606 nationally
Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.2). Troy leads in cost of living index (116 vs 189). Summit leads in walk score (47 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Summit, NJ | Troy, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1624) | 74.4 (#606) |
| Population | 22,344 | 87,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,433,872 | $466,018 |
| Median Household Income | $176,702 | $115,639 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 189 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | D+10.6 |
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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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74.4 Score
Troy, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$466,018
Population
87,339
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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