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Harriman, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Orange County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,843
Population
2,843/sq mi density
$95,324
Median Income
$42,731 per capita
$274,500
Home Value
$366,650 Zillow
$2,040
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
224
Violent Crime/100K
785 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$95,324 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$274,500 home value, $2,040/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Harriman experiences four distinct seasons with 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.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 526 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,843/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3091°N, 74.1441°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | New York Stewart International (SWF) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 104 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in |
Harriman has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.2").