At a Glance
Median Income
$92,727
$39,041 per capita
Home Value
$301,100
Zillow: $413,362
Median Rent
$777/mo
13.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
16.1% smoking rate
How Harris Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harris's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harris 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
Harris residents earn a median household income of $92,727 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,041. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,401 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harris is $301,100 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $413,362. Median rent is $777/month, with 13.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
14.8% of adults in Harris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harris has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population924
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$92,727
Per Capita$39,041
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$2,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$301,100
Rent$777
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$413,362
Housing Units365
Rent Burden13.7%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,872/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain29.7 in/yr
Elevation920 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute45 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Harris was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.