Harrison, NY vs Houston, TX
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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Harrison leads in median household income ($151,038 vs $57,791). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 200). Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NY | Houston, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,780 | 2,314,157 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $263,563 |
| Median Household Income | $151,038 | $57,791 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 200 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | D+5.5 |
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Score
Harrison, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
30,780
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Median Income
$151,038
Northeast
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C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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