Living in Harbison Canyon, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harbison Canyon · Census data 2020–2024
Harbison Canyon has 4,328 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $130,302 (31% higher than the California median), the median home value is $688,600, the median rent is $2,793/month.
Harbison Canyon at a glance
- Population
- 4,328
- Median age
- 42.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $130,302State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $688,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,793/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 88.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Harbison Canyon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the California median; home values 6% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in March to May and November.
Cost of living in Harbison Canyon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harbison Canyon the median home value is $688,600, 107% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,793 per month, which is 42.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,234 a month in housing costs.
Harbison Canyon median household income
The median household income in Harbison Canyon is $130,302 and the income per person is $61,318. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Harbison Canyon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,466
- Owner-occupied
- 88.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.3%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 3.04
Harbison Canyon demographics
- Population
- 4,328
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 1,423
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harbison Canyon ›
Education in Harbison Canyon
29.4% of adults 25 and older in Harbison Canyon have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harbison Canyon
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Drive alone
- 64.6%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Harbison Canyon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbison Canyon | 4,328 | $130,302 | $688,600 | $2,793 |
| Crest | 2,775 | $110,000 | $724,500 | $1,196 |
| Granite Hills | 3,795 | $155,820 | $974,500 | $1,959 |
| Lakeside | 22,447 | $96,447 | $634,400 | $2,016 |
| Alpine | 15,180 | $108,660 | $864,000 | $1,973 |
| Winter Gardens | 22,131 | $97,973 | $608,600 | $1,913 |
| Bostonia | 16,765 | $78,878 | $487,600 | $2,087 |
| Rancho San Diego | 21,272 | $118,682 | $905,300 | $2,618 |
| El Cajon | 104,449 | $67,511 | $681,700 | $1,856 |
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What is the median household income in Harbison Canyon, CA?
The median household income in Harbison Canyon is $130,302, 31% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Harbison Canyon?
The median home value in Harbison Canyon is $688,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Harbison Canyon?
The median gross rent in Harbison Canyon is $2,793 per month, about 42.9% of household income.
Is Harbison Canyon, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the California median; home values 6% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in Harbison Canyon?
The median age in Harbison Canyon is 42.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Harbison Canyon?
The average commute to work in Harbison Canyon is 31 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harbison Canyon?
The unemployment rate in Harbison Canyon is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harbison Canyon?
29.4% of adults in Harbison Canyon 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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