Living in Harrison, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrison · Census data 2020–2024
Harrison has 830 residents with a median age of 64.3. The median household income is $77,632 (7% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $176,100, the median rent is $915/month.
Harrison is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harrison at a glance
- Population
- 830
- Median age
- 64.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $77,632State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $176,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $915/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.5%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Harrison a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 16.3%.
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 $176,100, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $915 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,168 a month in housing costs.
Harrison median household income
The median household income in Harrison is $77,632 and the income per person is $34,689. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Harrison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 452
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 16.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.20
Harrison demographics
- Population
- 830
- Median age
- 64.3
- Under 18
- 6.6%
- 65 and older
- 45.7%
- Households
- 378
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrison ›
Education in Harrison
38.5% of adults 25 and older in Harrison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrison
- Unemployment rate
- 16.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 87.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Harrison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 830 | $77,632 | $176,100 | $915 |
| Murphysboro | 6,735 | $44,154 | $85,900 | $697 |
| De Soto | 1,654 | $62,813 | $94,700 | $832 |
| Vergennes | 303 | $54,583 | $97,500 | $950 |
| Carbondale | 22,158 | $32,128 | $127,900 | $771 |
| Elkville | 751 | $39,063 | $71,000 | $728 |
| Gorham | 248 | $55,938 | $26,100 | $571 |
| Hurst | 700 | $36,635 | $68,600 | $382 |
| Ava | 561 | $55,368 | $90,500 | $492 |
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What is the median household income in Harrison, IL?
The median household income in Harrison is $77,632, 7% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $176,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Harrison?
The median gross rent in Harrison is $915 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Harrison, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 16.3%.
What is the median age in Harrison?
The median age in Harrison is 64.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Harrison?
The average commute to work in Harrison is 36 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrison?
The unemployment rate in Harrison is 16.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrison?
38.5% 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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