Forest Park, OH 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.
Forest Park
75.4
#461 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Forest Park leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 38.2 min). Forest Park leads in cost of living index (91 vs 135). Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 7.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Park, OH | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#461) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 19,839 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $239,236 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $63,690 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Forest Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75.4 Score
Forest Park, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,236
Population
19,839
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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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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