At a Glance
Median Income
$89,753
$43,125 per capita
Home Value
$254,600
Zillow: $335,007
Median Rent
$1,232/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
974/100K
6,287/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
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+
3.8 / 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 $89,753 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,125. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,611 business establishments, including 952 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harrison is $254,600 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,007. Median rent is $1,232/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Harrison reports 974 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 156% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,287/100K.
Education
40.0% of adults in Harrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harrison has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,446
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density1,253/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,753
Per Capita$43,125
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$37,279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
Housing
A+
Home Value$254,600
Rent$1,232
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$335,007
Housing Units3,588
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent974/100K
Property6,287/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain55.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation741 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed224 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Harrison was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 224 Mbps.
There are 952 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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