Harrisville, RI

Rhode Island · Metropolitan Area

Harrisville is a small town in Rhode Island with a population of 1,816. Residents earn $66,016 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,816 Population 2,242/sq mi density
$66,016 Median Income $39,190 per capita
$348,700 Home Value
$825 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$66,016 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$348,700 home value, $825/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,016
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $348,700
24% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.0%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent $825
29% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.3%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.2%
11% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,816
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density2,242/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,016
Per Capita$39,190
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$46,727M
Commute41 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$348,700
Rent$825
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Elevation336 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+97.8%
School Score6.33

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute41 min
Libraries39

Is Harrisville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Harrisville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. 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 $66,016, 12% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Harrisville is $348,700, 24% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Harrisville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches, including 62.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Harrisville has a population of 1,816 with a density of 2,242 people per square mile. The median age is 52.1 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.9%).

Population

1,816
Total Population
2,242
People / sq mi
52.1yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 34.3%
Female 65.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Harrisville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only77.8%
1% below US avg
Spanish22.2%
66% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Harrisville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Harrisville is $66,016, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.

Income: Harrisville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,016
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,190
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324
IRS Avg AGI$70,178

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)24,426
County GDP$46,727M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,793
Healthcare1,850
Retail1,923
Manufacturing769

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,051
73% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.74%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.6 min
Work from Home6.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Harrisville is $348,700, 24% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $825 (29% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,700
24% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$268
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio101.2%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$825
29% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,325
1 Bedroom$1,394
2 Bedrooms$1,727
3 Bedrooms$2,099
4 Bedrooms$2,449

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,051
73% above US avg
Effective Rate1.74%
In Harrisville, 32.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.2% report depression. 25.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Harrisville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.3%
1% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma13.3%
COPD6.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.2%
Physical Inactivity25.2%
Depression27.2%
Mental Distress20.3%
Physical Distress13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate81.7%
Premature Death7,036/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access98.2%
Healthcare Facilities1,850

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)28
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Harrisville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.8 inches
42% above US avg
Snowfall62.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation336 ft (102 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density2,242/sq mi
Coordinates41.9675°N, 71.6771°W
County FIPS44007
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 14.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41.7%
D 56.1%

Winner: Democrat by 14.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.0%
44% below US avg
High School+97.8%
School Test Score6.33
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,242/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries39
Healthcare Facilities1,850
Restaurants1,793
Retail Stores1,923

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)28
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.6 min
Work from Home6.3%

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