Friendswood, 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.
Friendswood
73.5
#720 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Friendswood leads in crime level (2.8 vs 6.4). Friendswood leads in median household income ($121,301 vs $72,773). Friendswood leads in average commute (28.7 min vs 38.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Friendswood, TX | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#720) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 40,826 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $464,253 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $121,301 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Friendswood has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.5 Score
Friendswood, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,253
Population
40,826
Crime
Low
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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