Harrison, NJ vs Palm Bay, FL
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
Palm Bay
69.3
#1230 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 9.5). Palm Bay leads in average commute (27.2 min vs 38.2 min). Palm Bay leads in cost of living index (105 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Palm Bay, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 69.3 (#1230) |
| Population | 20,520 | 135,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $305,804 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $62,538 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 13 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 9.5 |
| 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 | R+20.8 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Palm Bay 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+
69.3 Score
Palm Bay, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$305,804
Population
135,566
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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