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Harris Hill, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Erie County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
5,853 Population 1,449/sq mi density
$96,563 Median Income $47,946 per capita
$305,400 Home Value $561,498 Zillow
$1,634 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
164 Violent Crime/100K 1,748 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$96,563 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$305,400 home value, $1,634/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
164 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Harris Hill, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,563
28% above
$47,946 per capita
Home Value
$305,400
8% above
Zillow: $561,498
Median Rent
$1,634/mo
40% above
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
164/100K
57% below
1,748/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.6%
65% above
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
11% below
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Harris Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Harris Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
128%
Home Value
108%
Rent
140%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
165%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harris Hill a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Harris Hill residents earn a median household income of $96,563 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,946. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,097 business establishments, including 2,341 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harris Hill is $305,400 , 8% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $561,498. Median rent is $1,634/month, with 23.5% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Harris Hill reports 164 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,748/100K.

Education

55.6% of adults in Harris Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% above the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harris Hill has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population5,853
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,449/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,563
Per Capita$47,946
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$81,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288

Housing

A+
Home Value$305,400
Rent$1,634
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$561,498
Housing Units2,612
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

F
Violent164/100K
Property1,748/100K

Health

Obesity28.7%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,238/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation702 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.6%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+26.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries39

Did You Know?

The median home in Harris Hill was built in 1962.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 2,341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.