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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 scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Low crime in most areas
- Good schools
- Low taxes
- Plenty of shopping options
Cons:
- Limited nightlife
- Not very walkable
- Limited cultural events
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Homelessness issues downtown
Am I wrong here? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Low crime in most areas
- Good schools
- Low taxes
- Plenty of shopping options
Cons:
- Limited nightlife
- Not very walkable
- Limited cultural events
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Homelessness issues downtown
Am I wrong here? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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