Harrison, NY vs Herndon, VA
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.
Herndon
68.4
#1320 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (4.5 vs 6.6). Herndon leads in walk score (51 vs 36). Herndon leads in cost of living index (145 vs 200).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NY | Herndon, VA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,780 | 24,935 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $734,699 |
| Median Household Income | $151,038 | $133,403 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 200 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | D+35.0 |
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Score
Harrison, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
30,780
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Median Income
$151,038
Northeast
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D+
68.4 Score
Herndon, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$734,699
Population
24,935
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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