At a Glance
Median Income
$95,324
$42,731 per capita
Home Value
$274,500
Zillow: $366,650
Median Rent
$2,040/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.9%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Harriman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harriman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harriman a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harriman residents earn a median household income of $95,324 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,731. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,900 business establishments, including 1,008 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harriman is $274,500 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,650. Median rent is $2,040/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Harriman reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
33.9% of adults in Harriman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harriman has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,843
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density2,843/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,324
Per Capita$42,731
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$27,748M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$274,500
Rent$2,040
Ownership53.9%
Zillow$366,650
Housing Units1,253
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent224/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation526 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.9%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute34 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Harriman was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,008 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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