Harrison, NJ vs Lake Stevens, WA
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.
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Lake Stevens
66.2
#1574 nationally
Lake Stevens leads in crime level (3.2 vs 6.4). Lake Stevens leads in median household income ($111,821 vs $72,773). Lake Stevens leads in average commute (35.1 min vs 38.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Lake Stevens, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 66.2 (#1574) |
| Population | 20,520 | 40,521 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $698,093 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $111,821 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 23 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+19.0 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Lake Stevens has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
66.2 Score
Lake Stevens, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$698,093
Population
40,521
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Pacific
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