Living in Harrison, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrison · Census data 2020–2024
Harrison has 13,350 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $44,056 (28% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $169,600, the median rent is $753/month.
Harrison at a glance
- Population
- 13,350
- Median age
- 40.9State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $44,056State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $169,600State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $753/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 54.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.4%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Harrison a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Arkansas median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Harrison
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harrison the median home value is $169,600, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $753 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,126 a month in housing costs.
Harrison median household income
The median household income in Harrison is $44,056 and the income per person is $27,205. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Harrison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,389
- Owner-occupied
- 54.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.2%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.21
Harrison demographics
- Population
- 13,350
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 5,900
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrison ›
Education in Harrison
15.4% of adults 25 and older in Harrison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrison
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Harrison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 13,350 | $44,056 | $169,600 | $753 |
| Bellefonte | 428 | $46,458 | $187,500 | $718 |
| Bergman | 542 | $61,042 | $144,100 | $950 |
| Alpena | 510 | $50,625 | $127,400 | $775 |
| Western Grove | 438 | $38,365 | $146,000 | $570 |
| Pyatt | 135 | $60,714 | $166,700 | — |
| Omaha | 174 | $30,833 | $75,600 | $667 |
| Jasper | 453 | $30,929 | $183,900 | $723 |
| Lead Hill | 320 | $55,000 | $114,300 | $889 |
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What is the median household income in Harrison, AR?
The median household income in Harrison is $44,056, 28% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Harrison?
The median home value in Harrison is $169,600, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Harrison?
The median gross rent in Harrison is $753 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Harrison, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 14.9%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Arkansas median.
What is the median age in Harrison?
The median age in Harrison is 40.9 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Harrison?
The average commute to work in Harrison is 16 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrison?
The unemployment rate in Harrison is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrison?
15.4% of adults in Harrison have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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