Harrison, NJ vs Kent, WA
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
Kent
62.5
#1850 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 13.4). Kent leads in average commute (30.5 min vs 38.2 min). Kent leads in median household income ($86,966 vs $72,773).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Kent, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 62.5 (#1850) |
| Population | 20,520 | 133,378 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $647,138 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $86,966 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 40 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+51.7 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Kent 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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D-
62.5 Score
Kent, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$647,138
Population
133,378
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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