Harrison, NY vs Walnut Creek, 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.
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (4.5 vs 7.7). Harrison leads in median household income ($151,038 vs $129,971). Harrison leads in average commute (30.4 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NY | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,780 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $151,038 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 200 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | D+38.0 |
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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-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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