Summit, NJ vs Westfield, IN
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
Westfield
75.2
#496 nationally
Summit leads in walk score (47 vs 15). Westfield leads in cost of living index (111 vs 189). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $117,519).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Summit, NJ | Westfield, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1624) | 75.2 (#496) |
| Population | 22,344 | 57,746 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,433,872 | $478,849 |
| Median Household Income | $176,702 | $117,519 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 189 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | R+6.1 |
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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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75.2 Score
Westfield, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$478,849
Population
57,746
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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