Harrison, NJ vs McKinney, 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
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $72,773). McKinney leads in average commute (30.2 min vs 38.2 min). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 20,520 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that McKinney 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
73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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