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Harrison, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Roscommon County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,275 Population 612/sq mi density
$40,888 Median Income $21,666 per capita
$115,100 Home Value $122,528 Zillow
$568 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
260 Violent Crime/100K 2,637 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$40,888 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,100 home value, $568/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
260 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Harrison, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,888
46% below
$21,666 per capita
Home Value
$115,100
59% below
Zillow: $122,528
Median Rent
$568/mo
51% below
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
260/100K
31% below
2,637/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
67% below
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Harrison Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
41%
Rent
49%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harrison a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Harrison residents earn a median household income of $40,888 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,666. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 583 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harrison is $115,100 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,528. Median rent is $568/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Harrison reports 260 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,637/100K.

Education

11.1% of adults in Harrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harrison has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population2,275
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density612/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$40,888
Per Capita$21,666
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty22.5%
County GDP$854M
Avg Weekly Wage$765

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,100
Rent$568
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$122,528
Housing Units1,319
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

F
Violent260/100K
Property2,637/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,762/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,196 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband72.8%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Harrison was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.