Harrison, NJ vs Pico Rivera, CA
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
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 12.8). Pico Rivera leads in average commute (30.8 min vs 38.2 min). Pico Rivera leads in median household income ($82,539 vs $72,773).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 20,520 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 59 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Pico Rivera 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
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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