Harrison, NJ vs Westfield, MA
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
Westfield
76.9
#304 nationally
Westfield leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 38.2 min). Westfield leads in crime level (5.2 vs 6.4). Westfield leads in cost of living index (117 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Westfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 76.9 (#304) |
| Population | 20,520 | 40,509 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $392,365 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $78,307 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 90 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+8.9 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Westfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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76.9 Score
Westfield, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$392,365
Population
40,509
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
90
Northeast
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