Colton, CA 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.
Colton
64.1
#1716 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 10.8). Colton leads in average commute (28.6 min vs 38.2 min). Harrison leads in median household income ($72,773 vs $66,725).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Colton, CA | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1716) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 53,357 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,754 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $66,725 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Colton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.1 Score
Colton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$499,754
Population
53,357
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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F
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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