Arlington, WA vs Harrison, 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.
Arlington
63.3
#1774 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 9.3). Arlington leads in average commute (29.8 min vs 38.2 min). Arlington leads in median household income ($89,587 vs $72,773).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, WA | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1774) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 21,206 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $664,068 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $89,587 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Arlington has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.3 Score
Arlington, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$664,068
Population
21,206
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
Pacific
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F
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
Northeast
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