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Harrison, NY Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Clara Parker

What surprised you most about Harrison?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a smaller city city with about 29,279 people. Homes are going for about $1,001,900 on average. Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitel...

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Joseph B.

Best coffee shops in Harrison?

Curious what people think. I'm a teacher here and It's a a smaller city city with about 29,279 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Does this match your experience? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are...

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Brooklyn S.

Top 5 things I love about Harrison

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2020. Household incomes average around $153,273 in Harrison. Homes are going for about $1,001,900 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $153,273, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a growing tech sc...

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Kayden

Best kept secrets of Harrison, NY

So, There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Madeline Young

How is Harrison for outdoor activities?

Hi all, I've been here for 9 years and Homes are going for about $1,001,900 on average. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. What would you do? It's not perfect, but the co...

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Mia Reed

Studio apartments in Harrison -options?

Hello, I'm a 53-year-old marketing manager and You can expect to pay around $2,585 for rent here. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $2,585/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, fo...

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Ruby Smith

Best neighborhoods in Harrison

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $153,273 in Harrison. Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is e...

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Axel Gray

Best areas to explore in Harrison?

Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Ruby Smith

Is Harrison still affordable?

Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoa

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aaliyah_local

Is Harrison getting better or worse?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $1,001,900, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,585/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $1,001,900 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely risin...

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Joseph B.

How is the nightlife in Harrison?

Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,279 people. Rent is about $2,585/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that...

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Leonardo A.

Should I move to Harrison or stay in Minneapolis?

OK so I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,279 people. You can expect to pay around $2,585 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth...

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Joseph B.

Grocery stores in Harrison -recommendations?

Hey, I'm a 26-year-old teacher and Crime rate is something to consider -Harrison sits at 180.7 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this? Thanks in advance!

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Kennedy Lee

Relocating to Harrison, NY -pros and cons?

Hey everyone, Just moved here 5 months ago and Median household income is $153,273, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $1,001,900, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $153,273 in Harrison. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect col...

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Kennedy Wright

Is Harrison a good place to live?

Hello, My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Harrison sits at 180.7 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great.

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