Harrison, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
19,599 Population
$82,290 Median Income
$450,800 Home Value
$2,073 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
249 Violent Crime / 100K
33.8 yrs Median Age
49.2% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
4.2
Economy
3.6
Affordability
1.0
Safety
4.9
Education

People

Population19,599
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density16,198/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 31.9%

Economy

4.2/5
Median Income$82,290
Per Capita Income$49,007
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty Rate8.7%
County GDP$65,736M

Housing

3.6/5
Home Value (Census)$450,800
Zillow Value$575,955
Median Rent$2,073
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,132

Health

Obesity26.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Depression13.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime249/100K
Property Crime1,728/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft344.3/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Jan / Jul32° / 78°
Rain50 in/yr
Snow28 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 39 (Good)

Education

4.9/5
Bachelor's+49.2%
High School+88.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.24
Libraries (County)25

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute37 min
Work From Home18.6%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations5

How Harrison Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$82,290
Home Value$450,800
Median Rent$2,073
Poverty Rate8.7%
Bachelor's Degree+49.2%
Unemployment4.0%
Violent Crime248.6 /100K
Avg Temperature54.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population19,599
Population Density16,198 per sq mi
Median Age33.8 years
Male53.2%
Female46.8%
Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 31.9% Black 6.8% Hispanic 2.4% Other 58.9%
White31.9%
Black or African American6.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races58.9%

Language

English Only31.8%
Spanish Speakers68.2%
English 31.8% Spanish 68.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability7.6%
Health Insurance81.3%

Income

10% above avg
Median Household Income$82,290
Per Capita Income$49,007
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,825
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$95,813

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.0%
Poverty Rate8.7%
Total Establishments (County)19,208
County GDP$65,736M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,717
Healthcare Facilities1,603
Retail Stores2,080
Manufacturing335
Total Establishments19,208

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,717 Healthcare 1,603 Retail 2,080 Manufacturing 335

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$95,813
Avg Property Tax Paid$10,434

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time36.8 min
Work From Home18.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

60% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$450,800
Zillow Home Value Index$575,955

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$869,000
Price Per Sq Ft$0
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops28.6%
Active Inventory14

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied18.9%

Rental Costs

78% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,073
Zillow Rent Index$2,578

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedroom$2,132
3 Bedroom$2,658
4 Bedroom$3,005

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$10,434
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.31%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma8.2%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.8%
Physical Inactivity28.1%
Depression13.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage81.3%
Regular Checkup75.7%
Premature Death Rate6,244 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.6 / 10
Exercise Access100.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,603
Restaurants (County)1,717

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime248.6 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery102.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault146.6 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,727.7 /100K
Burglary267.8 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,115.6 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft344.3 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)15

Temperature

32°F Jan 78°F Jul
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Average54.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation50.4 in
Annual Snowfall28.2 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median39.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation24 ft (7 m)
Land Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density16,198 per sq mi
Latitude40.7430°
Longitude-74.1529°
County FIPS34017

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 34.6%
D 62.6%

Democrat +28.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+49.2%
High School+88.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.24

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density16,198 per sq mi
Land Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)5
Public Libraries (County)25

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)15

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