At a Glance
Median Income
$91,625
$31,311 per capita
Home Value
$149,100
Zillow: $327,656
Median Rent
$986/mo
21.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
17.4% smoking rate
How Harriston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harriston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harriston 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
Harriston residents earn a median household income of $91,625 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,311. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 776 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harriston is $149,100 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,656. Median rent is $986/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
6.5% of adults in Harriston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harriston has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,252
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density792/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,625
Per Capita$31,311
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$943
Housing
A+
Home Value$149,100
Rent$986
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$327,656
Housing Units433
Rent Burden21.6%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,090/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation1,242 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute36 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Harriston was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.