At a Glance
Median Income
$36,089
$27,973 per capita
Home Value
$108,700
Zillow: $221,173
Median Rent
$689/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
17.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harrisville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 4.0% (11% above 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 $221,173. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population484
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density768/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,089
Per Capita$27,973
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$263M
Avg Weekly Wage$798
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,700
Rent$689
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$221,173
Housing Units347
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,085/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
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.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.