DeSoto, TX 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.
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 8.9). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 135). DeSoto leads in average commute (30.4 min vs 38.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 55,740 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that DeSoto has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.9 Score
DeSoto, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$324,582
Population
55,740
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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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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