Harrison, NJ vs Thornton, CO
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
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $72,773). Thornton leads in average commute (30.9 min vs 38.2 min). Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 7.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 20,520 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+9.0 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Thornton 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
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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