Population
Harrison
29,279
Great Neck
11,068
Median Income
Harrison
$153,273
Great Neck
$137,095
Home Value
Harrison
$1,001,900
Great Neck
$953,400
Rent
Harrison
$2,585
Great Neck
$2,195
Crime Rate
Harrison
0.06
Great Neck
N/A
Cost of Living
Harrison
264.0
Great Neck
241.0
Avg Temp
Harrison
N/A
Great Neck
N/A
Unemployment
Harrison
5.7%
Great Neck
5.8%
How Similar Are Harrison & Great Neck?
Great Neck is Harrison's #9 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Harrison
29,279
Great Neck
11,068
Harrison (29,279) is about 2.6x larger than Great Neck (11,068).
Political Leaning
Harrison
36.9%
Great Neck
52.1%
Harrison leans Democratic while Great Neck leans Republican.
Unemployment
Harrison
5.7%
Great Neck
5.8%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 2% difference.
Median Income
Harrison
$153,273
Great Neck
$137,095
Harrison has a 11% higher median income than Great Neck.
Home Values
Harrison
$1,001,900
Great Neck
$953,400
Both cities have similar home values — just a 5% difference.
Education
Harrison
36.0%
Great Neck
34.9%
Both cities have similar education — just a 3% difference.
Demographics
Harrison
74.3%
Great Neck
71.4%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 4% difference.
Cost of Living
Harrison
264.0
Great Neck
241.0
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 9% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Harrison and Great Neck share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Great Neck
Cost of Living & Affordability — Great Neck leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDGreat Neck scores 209.6 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 234.3 in Harrison. Great Neck has a fair market rent (1br) of $2,379 vs $2,655 in Harrison (12% lower). Great Neck has a living wage (family of 4) of $250,597 vs $274,553 in Harrison (10% lower).
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Housing Market — Great Neck leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHarrison has a vacancy rate of 5.3% compared to 10.4% in Great Neck. Great Neck has a median rent of $2,195 vs $2,585 in Harrison (18% lower). Great Neck has a single-family homes of 68.0% compared to 56.5% in Harrison.
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Jobs & Economy — Harrison leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHarrison: 15,011 vs Great Neck: 4,287 for labor force. Harrison has a work from home of 19.2% compared to 11.2% in Great Neck. Harrison has a per capita income of $79,867 vs $57,898 in Great Neck (38% higher).
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Crime & Safety
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Schools & Education — Harrison leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauHarrison has a bachelor's degree or higher of 36.0% compared to 34.9% in Great Neck. Harrison has a high school diploma or higher of 44.7% compared to 43.4% in Great Neck.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHarrison has a population of 29,279, about 2.6x the size of Great Neck (11,068). Great Neck skews younger with a median age of 34.4 vs 37.2.
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Harrison
Great Neck
Healthcare — Great Neck leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareGreat Neck: 4.3 vs Harrison: 3.3 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Harrison leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHarrison has a work from home of 19.2% compared to 11.2% in Great Neck. Great Neck has a public transit of 27.1% compared to 16.6% in Harrison. Harrison has a drive alone of 52.1% compared to 48.7% in Great Neck.
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