Harrison, NJ vs Katy, TX
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
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $72,773). Katy leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 38.2 min). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 20,520 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+1.6 |
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-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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