Harrison, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hamilton County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
8,446 Population 1,253/sq mi density
$89,753 Median Income $43,125 per capita
$254,600 Home Value $338,803 Zillow
$1,232 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,753 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$254,600 home value, $1,232/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Harrison, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,753
19% above
$43,125 per capita
Home Value
$254,600
10% below
Zillow: $338,803
Median Rent
$1,232/mo
6% above
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
19% above
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°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
119%
Home Value
90%
Rent
106%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
119%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harrison a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 1.2% (67% 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 $338,803. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population8,446
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density1,253/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$89,753
Per Capita$43,125
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$37,279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269

Housing

A+
Home Value$254,600
Rent$1,232
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$338,803
Housing Units3,588
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,011/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.0 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
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.