Harrison, NY vs Kettering, OH
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.
Kettering
84
#9 nationally
Kettering leads in crime level (1.2 vs 4.5). Kettering leads in cost of living index (91 vs 200). Harrison leads in median household income ($151,038 vs $69,818).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NY | Kettering, OH |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,780 | 56,876 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $247,857 |
| Median Household Income | $151,038 | $69,818 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 19.8 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 200 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | Even |
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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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B
84 Score
Kettering, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$247,857
Population
56,876
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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