Gilroy, 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.
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 12.6). Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $72,773). Harrison leads in cost of living index (135 vs 181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 58,250 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Gilroy has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
60.4 Score
Gilroy, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,052,956
Population
58,250
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
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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