At a Glance
Median Income
$121,007
$59,883 per capita
Home Value
$632,700
Zillow: $943,255
Median Rent
$3,185/mo
42.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
12.2% smoking rate
How Harbison Canyon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harbison Canyon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harbison Canyon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harbison Canyon residents earn a median household income of $121,007 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,883. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133,031 business establishments, including 8,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harbison Canyon is $632,700 , 124% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $943,255. Median rent is $3,185/month, with 42.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
30.2% of adults in Harbison Canyon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harbison Canyon has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Data Overview
People
Population4,245
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density422/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born8.9%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$121,007
Per Capita$59,883
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
B+
Home Value$632,700
Rent$3,185
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$943,255
Housing Units1,450
Rent Burden42.7%
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain16.1 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation1,189 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries88
Did You Know?
The median home in Harbison Canyon was built in 1983.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 8,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 272 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.