Living in Harrison, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrison · Census data 2020–2024
Harrison has 2,110 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $39,430 (46% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $135,100, the median rent is $620/month.
Harrison at a glance
- Population
- 2,110
- Median age
- 47.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $39,430State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $135,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $620/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 64.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Harrison a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.5%.
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 $135,100, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $620 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Harrison median household income
The median household income in Harrison is $39,430 and the income per person is $24,450. 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Harrison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,213
- Owner-occupied
- 64.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.8%
- Vacant
- 26.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.20
Harrison demographics
- Population
- 2,110
- Median age
- 47.2
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 28.9%
- Households
- 888
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 14%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrison ›
Education in Harrison
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Harrison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrison
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.4%
Harrison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 2,110 | $39,430 | $135,100 | $620 |
| Farwell | 974 | $42,188 | $98,700 | $513 |
| Clare | 3,324 | $41,226 | $134,600 | $822 |
| Gladwin | 3,098 | $43,005 | $126,900 | $628 |
| Loomis | 200 | $71,500 | $87,600 | — |
| Marion | 581 | $40,833 | $110,900 | $667 |
| Beaverton | 1,061 | $30,050 | $109,000 | $694 |
| Houghton Lake | 5,769 | $50,305 | $126,200 | $827 |
| Coleman | 1,206 | $47,868 | $103,500 | $643 |
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What is the median household income in Harrison, MI?
The median household income in Harrison is $39,430, 46% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $135,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Harrison?
The median gross rent in Harrison is $620 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Harrison, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.5%.
What is the median age in Harrison?
The median age in Harrison is 47.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Harrison?
The average commute to work in Harrison is 27 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrison?
The unemployment rate in Harrison is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrison?
12.4% 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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