Harrisville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
849 Population 1,061/sq mi density
$72,232 Median Income $32,981 per capita
$153,700 Home Value $194,463 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,232 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,700 home value, $883/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Harrisville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,232
4% below
$32,981 per capita
Home Value
$153,700
45% below
Zillow: $194,463
Median Rent
$883/mo
24% below
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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
96%
Home Value
55%
Rent
76%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harrisville 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

Harrisville residents earn a median household income of $72,232 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,981. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,857 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harrisville is $153,700 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,463. Median rent is $883/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

15.1% of adults in Harrisville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population849
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density1,061/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,232
Per Capita$32,981
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$5,515M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$153,700
Rent$883
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$194,463
Housing Units311
Rent Burden18.9%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,603/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,313 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Harrisville was founded in 1826.
The median home in Harrisville was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Venango Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.