Living in Harrison, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrison · Census data 2020–2024
Harrison has 190 residents with a median age of 58.4. The median household income is $108,194 (39% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $463,900, the median rent is $629/month.
Harrison is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harrison at a glance
- Population
- 190
- Median age
- 58.4State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $108,194State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $463,900State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $629/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.7%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Harrison a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the Idaho median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harrison
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harrison the median home value is $463,900, 39% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $629 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,333 a month in housing costs.
Harrison median household income
The median household income in Harrison is $108,194 and the income per person is $49,141. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Harrison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 134
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 29.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.00
Harrison demographics
- Population
- 190
- Median age
- 58.4
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 26.8%
- Households
- 95
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrison ›
Education in Harrison
56.7% of adults 25 and older in Harrison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 34.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrison
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Drive alone
- 61%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Harrison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 190 | $108,194 | $463,900 | $629 |
| Rockford Bay | 336 | $125,192 | $1,112,900 | — |
| Conkling Park | 123 | $31,554 | $644,000 | — |
| Worley | 230 | $45,536 | $175,000 | $888 |
| Plummer | 1,162 | $54,306 | $197,200 | $932 |
| Fernan Lake Village | 212 | $125,000 | $910,700 | — |
| Rockford | 493 | $73,661 | $328,600 | $992 |
| St. Maries | 2,915 | $60,458 | $236,300 | $871 |
| Coeur d'Alene | 56,447 | $72,338 | $483,500 | $1,468 |
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What is the median household income in Harrison, ID?
The median household income in Harrison is $108,194, 39% higher than the Idaho median of $77,800 (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 $463,900, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Harrison?
The median gross rent in Harrison is $629 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Harrison, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the Idaho median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Harrison?
The median age in Harrison is 58.4 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Harrison?
The average commute to work in Harrison is 16 minutes; 16.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrison?
The unemployment rate in Harrison is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrison?
56.7% 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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