Living in Harrison, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrison · Census data 2020–2024
Harrison has 458 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $34,323 (56% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $67,100, the median rent is $835/month.
Harrison is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harrison at a glance
- Population
- 458
- Median age
- 47.4State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $34,323State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $67,100State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $835/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 59.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Harrison a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 29.9%.
The weather is best in April–May 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 $67,100, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $835 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $880 a month in housing costs.
Harrison median household income
The median household income in Harrison is $34,323 and the income per person is $20,750. 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Harrison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 231
- Owner-occupied
- 59.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.7%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.30
Harrison demographics
- Population
- 458
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 11.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 199
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrison ›
Education in Harrison
0.8% of adults 25 and older in Harrison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrison
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 98.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.9%
Harrison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 458 | $34,323 | $67,100 | $835 |
| Riddleville | 110 | $82,788 | $160,700 | — |
| Wrightsville | 3,487 | $34,631 | $65,400 | $661 |
| Tennille | 1,650 | $29,250 | $91,000 | $818 |
| Sandersville | 5,601 | $49,833 | $121,000 | $811 |
| Davisboro | 2,231 | $49,214 | $114,300 | $833 |
| Oconee | 315 | $59,135 | $87,500 | — |
| Bartow | 199 | $44,000 | $107,300 | $669 |
| Kite | 188 | $41,719 | $37,600 | $595 |
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What is the median household income in Harrison, GA?
The median household income in Harrison is $34,323, 56% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (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 $67,100, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Harrison?
The median gross rent in Harrison is $835 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Harrison, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 29.9%.
What is the median age in Harrison?
The median age in Harrison is 47.4 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Harrison?
The average commute to work in Harrison is 25 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrison?
The unemployment rate in Harrison is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrison?
0.8% 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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