Gaithersburg, MD 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.
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $72,773). Gaithersburg leads in average commute (30.5 min vs 38.2 min). Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 6.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 69,563 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Gaithersburg has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.7 Score
Gaithersburg, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$522,428
Population
69,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
52
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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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