Harrison, NJ vs Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon
67.1
#1463 nationally
Mount Vernon leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 38.2 min). Mount Vernon leads in crime level (5.2 vs 6.4). Mount Vernon leads in cost of living index (121 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Mount Vernon, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 67.1 (#1463) |
| Population | 20,520 | 35,259 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $592,945 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $69,227 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 35 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+8.9 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Mount Vernon 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+
67.1 Score
Mount Vernon, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$592,945
Population
35,259
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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