Harrisburg, PA vs Smyrna, TN
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.
Harrisburg
72.7
#842 nationally
Smyrna
67.9
#1374 nationally
Harrisburg leads in walk score (68 vs 20). Smyrna leads in crime level (7.6 vs 20.9). Smyrna leads in median household income ($76,115 vs $46,654).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrisburg, PA | Smyrna, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#842) | 67.9 (#1374) |
| Population | 50,012 | 57,418 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,397 | $406,036 |
| Median Household Income | $46,654 | $76,115 |
| Average Commute | 19.5 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.9 | R+21.8 |
C-
72.7 Score
Harrisburg, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$270,397
Population
50,012
Crime
High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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D+
67.9 Score
Smyrna, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$406,036
Population
57,418
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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