Arvada, CO vs Harrison, 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.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $72,773). Arvada leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 38.2 min). Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 7.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 121,414 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Arvada has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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58.4 Score
Harrison, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$586,684
Population
20,520
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$72,773
Northeast
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