Living in Harrison, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrison · Census data 2020–2024
Harrison has 2,513 residents with a median age of 56. The median household income is $56,938 (24% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $249,300, the median rent is $885/month.
Harrison at a glance
- Population
- 2,513
- Median age
- 56State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $56,938State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $249,300State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $885/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Harrison a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
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 $249,300, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $885 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,440 a month in housing costs.
Harrison median household income
The median household income in Harrison is $56,938 and the income per person is $41,367. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Harrison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,798
- Owner-occupied
- 90.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.9%
- Vacant
- 28%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 1.94
Harrison demographics
- Population
- 2,513
- Median age
- 56
- Under 18
- 9.1%
- 65 and older
- 29.8%
- Households
- 1,295
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 11.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrison ›
Education in Harrison
30.9% of adults 25 and older in Harrison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrison
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Harrison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 2,513 | $56,938 | $249,300 | $885 |
| Otisfield | 1,951 | $84,271 | $317,200 | $1,300 |
| Bridgton | 5,642 | $77,500 | $316,600 | $1,188 |
| Sweden | 537 | $73,750 | $311,300 | $1,667 |
| Waterford | 1,295 | $66,071 | $273,800 | $870 |
| Naples | 3,985 | $78,188 | $340,100 | $1,941 |
| Norway | 5,228 | $54,342 | $215,800 | $770 |
| Oxford | 4,333 | $58,571 | $194,200 | $977 |
| South Paris | 2,210 | $55,074 | $219,700 | $528 |
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What is the median household income in Harrison, ME?
The median household income in Harrison is $56,938, 24% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (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 $249,300, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Harrison?
The median gross rent in Harrison is $885 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Harrison, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
What is the median age in Harrison?
The median age in Harrison is 56 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Harrison?
The average commute to work in Harrison is 31 minutes; 22.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrison?
The unemployment rate in Harrison is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrison?
30.9% 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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