Ferndale, MI vs Harrison, NY

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.

Ferndale

82.8

#19 nationally

Ferndale leads in cost of living index (99 vs 200). Ferndale leads in walk score (67 vs 36). Harrison leads in median household income ($151,038 vs $86,120).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Ferndale, MI Harrison, NY
Population 19,083 30,780
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $254,401 $0
Median Household Income $86,120 $151,038
Average Commute 26.1 min 30.4 min
Walk Score 67 36
Crime Level 5.6 4.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 99 200
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+10.6 D+26.3