Harrison, NJ vs Niles, IL
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
Niles
74.4
#599 nationally
Niles leads in crime level (1.5 vs 6.4). Niles leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 38.2 min). Niles leads in cost of living index (115 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Niles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 74.4 (#599) |
| Population | 20,520 | 29,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $422,795 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $75,783 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 65 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Niles has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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74.4 Score
Niles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$422,795
Population
29,513
Crime
Low
Walk Score
65
Midwest
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