Denton, TX 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.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Denton leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 38.2 min). Denton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 135). Denton leads in crime level (5.6 vs 6.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 158,349 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Denton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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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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