Harrisburg, NC vs Troy, MI
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.
Harrisburg
69.3
#1226 nationally
Troy
74.4
#606 nationally
Troy leads in crime level (3.2 vs 4.2). Troy leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 30.3 min). Harrisburg leads in median household income ($134,767 vs $115,639).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrisburg, NC | Troy, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1226) | 74.4 (#606) |
| Population | 19,883 | 87,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,007 | $466,018 |
| Median Household Income | $134,767 | $115,639 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 29 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.7 | D+10.6 |
Data coverage note: Harrisburg is missing data for 1 metric that Troy has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.3 Score
Harrisburg, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$500,007
Population
19,883
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$134,767
Southeast
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C
74.4 Score
Troy, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$466,018
Population
87,339
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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