Harrison, NY vs Rutherford, NJ
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.
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in crime level (1.6 vs 4.5). Rutherford leads in walk score (67 vs 36). Rutherford leads in cost of living index (146 vs 200).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NY | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,780 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $151,038 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 200 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | D+3.4 |
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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-
70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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