Harrison, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Dearborn County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
13,460 Population 2,521/sq mi density
$100,913 Median Income $41,413 per capita
$221,900 Home Value $319,311 Zillow
$1,104 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
103 Violent Crime/100K 738 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,913 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,900 home value, $1,104/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Harrison, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,913
34% above
$41,413 per capita
Home Value
$221,900
21% below
Zillow: $319,311
Median Rent
$1,104/mo
5% below
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
103/100K
73% below
738/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
13% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
134%
Home Value
79%
Rent
95%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
87%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harrison a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $100,913 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,413. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harrison is $221,900 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,311. Median rent is $1,104/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Safety & Crime

Harrison reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 738/100K.

Education

29.2% of adults in Harrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harrison has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population13,460
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density2,521/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,913
Per Capita$41,413
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$2,601M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$221,900
Rent$1,104
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$319,311
Housing Units5,303
Rent Burden23.7%

Crime

F
Violent103/100K
Property738/100K

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,671/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation582 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Harrison was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.