Harrison, NY vs Shafter, CA
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.
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Harrison leads in median household income ($151,038 vs $66,418). Shafter leads in cost of living index (112 vs 200). Harrison leads in crime level (4.5 vs 7.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NY | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,780 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $151,038 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 200 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | R+21.1 |
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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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C-
70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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