At a Glance
Median Income
$66,016
$39,190 per capita
Home Value
$348,700
Zillow: $373,514
Median Rent
$825/mo
41.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
532/100K
2,715/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
271 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harrisville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harrisville residents earn a median household income of $66,016 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,190. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 24,426 business establishments, including 1,793 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harrisville is $348,700 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $373,514. Median rent is $825/month, with 41.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Harrisville reports 532 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,715/100K.
Education
19.0% of adults in Harrisville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harrisville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,816
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density2,242/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,016
Per Capita$39,190
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$46,727M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324
Housing
B+
Home Value$348,700
Rent$825
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$373,514
Housing Units834
Rent Burden41.2%
Crime
F
Violent532/100K
Property2,715/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,036/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation336 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute41 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed261 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries39
Did You Know?
The median home in Harrisville was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 261 Mbps.
There are 1,793 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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