Atwater, CA 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.
Atwater
63.7
#1742 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 19.5). Atwater leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 38.2 min). Atwater leads in cost of living index (119 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atwater, CA | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1742) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 32,052 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,295 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $64,195 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 19.5 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Atwater has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.7 Score
Atwater, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$425,295
Population
32,052
Crime
High
Walk Score
41
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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