Harrison, NJ vs High Point, NC
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.
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 12.5). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 38.2 min). High Point leads in cost of living index (95 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | High Point, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 72.9 (#808) |
| Population | 20,520 | 116,926 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $251,120 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $58,582 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 23 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 12.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+21.8 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that High Point has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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