At a Glance
Median Income
$153,273
$79,867 per capita
Home Value
$1,001,900
Zillow: $758,693
Median Rent
$2,585/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.2%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
8.4% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harrison residents earn a median household income of $153,273 , which is 104% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $79,867. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harrison is $1,001,900 , 255% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $758,693. Median rent is $2,585/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
60.2% of adults in Harrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% above the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harrison has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population29,279
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,746/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born21.2%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$153,273
Per Capita$79,867
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,001,900
Rent$2,585
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$758,693
Housing Units8,861
Rent Burden32.1%
Health
Obesity23.1%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation215 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.2%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+23.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries45
Did You Know?
Harrison was founded in 1696.
The median home in Harrison was built in 1961.
16.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
21.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.