Living in West Harrison, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Harrison · Census data 2020–2024
West Harrison has 285 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $43,750 (39% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $129,200, the median rent is $807/month.
West Harrison is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Harrison at a glance
- Population
- 285
- Median age
- 36.1State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $43,750State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $129,200State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $807/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 46.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West Harrison a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Harrison
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Harrison the median home value is $129,200, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $807 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,200 a month in housing costs.
West Harrison median household income
The median household income in West Harrison is $43,750 and the income per person is $24,200. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in West Harrison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 158
- Owner-occupied
- 46.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.1%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 1.99
West Harrison demographics
- Population
- 285
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 143
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Harrison ›
Education in West Harrison
9.2% of adults 25 and older in West Harrison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Harrison
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 64.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.2%
West Harrison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Harrison | 285 | $43,750 | $129,200 | $807 |
| Harrison | 13,084 | $100,000 | $229,400 | $1,153 |
| Bright | 5,540 | $108,974 | $279,500 | $869 |
| Blue Jay | 1,797 | $117,859 | $242,500 | $1,113 |
| New Trenton | 290 | $36,818 | $152,800 | — |
| Hooven | 403 | $41,250 | $84,000 | $823 |
| Hidden Valley | 5,706 | $121,208 | $289,400 | — |
| Miamitown | 1,169 | $65,395 | $27,500 | $1,153 |
| Elizabethtown | 347 | $38,728 | — | $1,133 |
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What is the median household income in West Harrison, IN?
The median household income in West Harrison is $43,750, 39% lower 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 West Harrison?
The median home value in West Harrison is $129,200, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in West Harrison?
The median gross rent in West Harrison is $807 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is West Harrison, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.
What is the median age in West Harrison?
The median age in West Harrison is 36.1 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in West Harrison?
The average commute to work in West Harrison is 21 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Harrison?
The unemployment rate in West Harrison is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Harrison?
9.2% of adults in West 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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