Harrison, NY vs Pekin, IL
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.
Pekin
80.5
#73 nationally
Harrison leads in median household income ($151,038 vs $52,507). Harrison leads in crime level (4.5 vs 10.8). Pekin leads in cost of living index (88 vs 200).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NY | Pekin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,780 | 31,126 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $145,264 |
| Median Household Income | $151,038 | $52,507 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 200 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | R+26.7 |
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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-
80.5 Score
Pekin, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$145,264
Population
31,126
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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