At a Glance
Median Income
$82,290
$49,007 per capita
Home Value
$450,800
Zillow: $580,725
Median Rent
$2,073/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
234/100K
1,758/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.2%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
10.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harrison 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
Harrison residents earn a median household income of $82,290 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,007. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,208 business establishments, including 1,717 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harrison is $450,800 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $580,725. Median rent is $2,073/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Harrison reports 234 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,758/100K.
Education
49.2% of adults in Harrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% above the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harrison has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population19,599
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density16,198/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born55.0%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$82,290
Per Capita$49,007
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$65,736M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,825
Housing
B+
Home Value$450,800
Rent$2,073
Ownership18.9%
Zillow$580,725
Housing Units9,051
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent234/100K
Property1,758/100K
Health
Obesity26.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation24 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.2%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+25.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute37 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Harrison was founded in 1840.
The median home in Harrison was built in 1978.
29.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
55.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,717 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.