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Harrisville, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Alcona County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
484 Population 768/sq mi density
$36,089 Median Income $27,973 per capita
$108,700 Home Value $203,286 Zillow
$689 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
263 Violent Crime/100K 2,302 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$36,089 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,700 home value, $689/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
263 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Harrisville, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,089
52% below
$27,973 per capita
Home Value
$108,700
61% below
Zillow: $203,286
Median Rent
$689/mo
41% below
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
263/100K
31% below
2,302/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
23% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Harrisville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Harrisville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
48%
Home Value
39%
Rent
59%
Poverty
133%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harrisville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Harrisville residents earn a median household income of $36,089 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,973. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 214 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harrisville is $108,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,286. Median rent is $689/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

Harrisville reports 263 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,302/100K.

Education

25.8% of adults in Harrisville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harrisville has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population484
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density768/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$36,089
Per Capita$27,973
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$263M
Avg Weekly Wage$798

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,700
Rent$689
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$203,286
Housing Units347
Rent Burden26.5%

Crime

F
Violent263/100K
Property2,302/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,085/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation629 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband69.2%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Harrisville was founded in 1870.
The median home in Harrisville was built in 1954.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Alpena County Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.