Harrison, NJ vs Peekskill, 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
Peekskill
67.8
#1382 nationally
Peekskill leads in median household income ($86,695 vs $72,773). Peekskill leads in crime level (5.7 vs 6.4). Peekskill leads in cost of living index (124 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Peekskill, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 67.8 (#1382) |
| Population | 20,520 | 25,442 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $526,914 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $86,695 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 60 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 5.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+26.3 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Peekskill 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
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D+
67.8 Score
Peekskill, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$526,914
Population
25,442
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
60
Northeast
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