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Harrisville, PA

Pennsylvania

Harrisville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 849. Residents earn $72,232 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
849 Population 1,061/sq mi density
$72,232 Median Income $32,981 per capita
$153,700 Home Value $191,844 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,232 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,700 home value, $883/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,232
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $153,700
45% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.1%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $883
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
81% lower than US avg

How Harrisville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population849
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density1,061/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,232
Per Capita$32,981
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$5,515M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$153,700
Rent$883
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$191,844
Housing Units311
Rent Burden18.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property112/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary112/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,313 ft (400 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.8%
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Is Harrisville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Harrisville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Harrisville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Harrisville is $72,232, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Harrisville is $153,700, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $883 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Harrisville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 112 per 100,000, 94% below the national average.

Education

15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Harrisville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Harrisville has a population of 849 with a density of 1,061 people per square mile. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.8%).

Population

849
Total Population
1,061
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Harrisville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.8%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.2%
99% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Harrisville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Harrisville is $72,232, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Harrisville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,232
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,981
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$62,842

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,857
County GDP$5,515M

Business (County)

Restaurants251
Healthcare407
Retail423
Manufacturing186

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.72%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.9 min
Drive Alone75.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Harrisville is $153,700, 45% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $883 (24% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $191,844.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$153,700
45% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$191,844

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$883
24% below US avg
Rent Burden18.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.8%
Housing Units311
Median Year Built1956

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Effective Rate2.72%
Harrisville has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 112 per 100,000 (94% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Harrisville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property112.4/100K
94% below US avg
Burglary112.4/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Harrisville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.2 inches
19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,313 ft (400 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,061/sq mi
Coordinates41.1364°N, 80.0107°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42085
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.2-point margin. 89.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.7%
D 34.5%

Winner: Republican by 30.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.1%
55% below US avg
High School+91.1%
Graduate Degree+4.1%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,061/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.8%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities407
Restaurants251
Retail Stores423

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.9 min
Drive Alone75.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.5%

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