Harrison, NJ vs San Fernando, 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
San Fernando
65.7
#1616 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 9.9). San Fernando leads in average commute (29.5 min vs 38.2 min). Harrison leads in cost of living index (135 vs 150).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | San Fernando, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 65.7 (#1616) |
| Population | 20,520 | 23,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $752,797 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $70,950 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 79 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 150 |
| 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 San Fernando 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
65.7 Score
San Fernando, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$752,797
Population
23,364
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
79
Pacific
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