Harrisburg, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Benton County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,675 Population 2,552/sq mi density
$74,006 Median Income $30,834 per capita
$304,100 Home Value $413,186 Zillow
$1,225 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$74,006 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$304,100 home value, $1,225/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Harrisburg, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,006
2% below
$30,834 per capita
Home Value
$304,100
8% above
Zillow: $413,186
Median Rent
$1,225/mo
5% above
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
68% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Harrisburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
108%
Rent
105%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harrisburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Harrisburg residents earn a median household income of $74,006 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,834. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,121 business establishments, including 245 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harrisburg is $304,100 , 8% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $413,186. Median rent is $1,225/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

10.7% of adults in Harrisburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harrisburg has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,675
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density2,552/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,006
Per Capita$30,834
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$6,267M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292

Housing

A
Home Value$304,100
Rent$1,225
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$413,186
Housing Units1,298
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,158/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation315 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Harrisburg was founded in 1866.
The median home in Harrisburg was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 245 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.