Summit, NJ vs West Haven, UT
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
West Haven
68.8
#1287 nationally
Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.8). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $92,425). West Haven leads in cost of living index (122 vs 189).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Summit, NJ | West Haven, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1624) | 68.8 (#1287) |
| Population | 22,344 | 24,014 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,433,872 | $529,421 |
| Median Household Income | $176,702 | $92,425 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 189 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | R+23.5 |
Data coverage note: West Haven is missing data for 1 metric that Summit has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
68.8 Score
West Haven, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,421
Population
24,014
Crime
Low
Median Income
$92,425
West
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