Harrison, NJ vs Oak Harbor, 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
Oak Harbor
70
#1146 nationally
Oak Harbor leads in crime level (3.1 vs 6.4). Oak Harbor leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 38.2 min). Oak Harbor leads in cost of living index (123 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Oak Harbor, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 70 (#1146) |
| Population | 20,520 | 24,016 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $536,285 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $68,039 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 27 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+16.6 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Oak Harbor 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-
70 Score
Oak Harbor, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$536,285
Population
24,016
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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