Living in Harrison Lake, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrison Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Harrison Lake has 144 residents with a median age of 73.9. The median household income is $140,000 (95% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $450,000.
Harrison Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harrison Lake at a glance
- Population
- 144
- Median age
- 73.9State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $140,000State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $450,000State: $218,200
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 78.5%
Is Harrison Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 95% higher than the Indiana median.
Cons: Home values 106% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Harrison Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harrison Lake the median home value is $450,000, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Harrison Lake median household income
The median household income in Harrison Lake is $140,000 and the income per person is $76,063. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Harrison Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 122
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 37.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 1.89
37.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Harrison Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Harrison Lake demographics
- Population
- 144
- Median age
- 73.9
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 91.7%
- Households
- 76
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 22.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrison Lake ›
Education in Harrison Lake
78.5% of adults 25 and older in Harrison Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 52.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrison Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Harrison Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Lake | 144 | $140,000 | $450,000 | — |
| Grandview Lake | 199 | $250,001 | $861,100 | — |
| Columbus | 51,824 | $77,456 | $244,200 | $1,157 |
| Bethel Village | 393 | $78,750 | $170,700 | — |
| Walesboro | 331 | $122,632 | $202,600 | — |
| Waynesville | 116 | $48,625 | $143,300 | — |
| Mineral Springs | 742 | $115,685 | $232,800 | — |
| Cordry Sweetwater Lakes | 1,190 | $94,583 | $340,900 | — |
| Clifford | 165 | $58,750 | $125,900 | $776 |
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What is the median household income in Harrison Lake, IN?
The median household income in Harrison Lake is $140,000, 95% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Harrison Lake?
The median home value in Harrison Lake is $450,000, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
Is Harrison Lake, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 95% higher than the Indiana median. Minuses: home values 106% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Harrison Lake?
The median age in Harrison Lake is 73.9 years (Indiana: 38.1).
What is the unemployment rate in Harrison Lake?
The unemployment rate in Harrison Lake is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrison Lake?
78.5% of adults in Harrison Lake 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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