Ballwin, MO 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.
Ballwin
75.7
#423 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Ballwin leads in crime level (1.5 vs 6.4). Ballwin leads in median household income ($118,647 vs $72,773). Ballwin leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 38.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ballwin, MO | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#423) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 30,410 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $417,520 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $118,647 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Ballwin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75.7 Score
Ballwin, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$417,520
Population
30,410
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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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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