Harrison, NJ vs Lake Jackson, 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
Lake Jackson
77.6
#233 nationally
Lake Jackson leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 38.2 min). Lake Jackson leads in cost of living index (103 vs 135). Lake Jackson leads in median household income ($89,215 vs $72,773).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Lake Jackson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 77.6 (#233) |
| Population | 20,520 | 27,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $273,775 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $89,215 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+19.7 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Lake Jackson 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+
77.6 Score
Lake Jackson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,775
Population
27,768
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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