Harrison, NJ vs Kingston, NY
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
Kingston leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 38.2 min). Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 9.6). Kingston leads in cost of living index (108 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Kingston, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,520 | 23,777 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $62,071 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 54 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+18.7 |
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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
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Score
Kingston, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
23,777
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Median Income
$62,071
Northeast
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