Harrison, NJ vs Lubbock, TX
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
Lubbock
77
#290 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 22.5). Lubbock leads in average commute (16.1 min vs 38.2 min). Lubbock leads in cost of living index (96 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Lubbock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 77 (#290) |
| Population | 20,520 | 266,878 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $212,191 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $58,734 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 16.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 39 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 22.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+39.5 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Lubbock 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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C+
77 Score
Lubbock, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$212,191
Population
266,878
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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