Living in Harrisville, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrisville · Census data 2020–2024
Harrisville has 489 residents with a median age of 54.2. The median household income is $36,050 (51% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $118,800, the median rent is $698/month.
Harrisville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harrisville at a glance
- Population
- 489
- Median age
- 54.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $36,050State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $118,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $698/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Harrisville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harrisville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harrisville the median home value is $118,800, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $698 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $918 a month in housing costs.
Harrisville median household income
The median household income in Harrisville is $36,050 and the income per person is $28,785. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Harrisville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 333
- Owner-occupied
- 66.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.5%
- Vacant
- 28.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 1.90
Harrisville demographics
- Population
- 489
- Median age
- 54.2
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 37.2%
- Households
- 239
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrisville ›
Education in Harrisville
26% of adults 25 and older in Harrisville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrisville
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 22%
- Drive alone
- 63.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.1%
Harrisville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisville | 489 | $36,050 | $118,800 | $698 |
| Lincoln | 225 | $37,679 | $125,000 | $732 |
| Lost Lake Woods | 458 | $71,806 | $173,300 | — |
| Oscoda | 654 | $46,801 | $86,500 | $522 |
| Au Sable | 1,643 | $42,431 | $113,600 | $915 |
| Hubbard Lake | 944 | $70,568 | $304,800 | — |
| Ossineke | 1,019 | $59,583 | $159,200 | $718 |
| East Tawas | 2,675 | $42,450 | $130,200 | $608 |
| Sand Lake | 1,348 | $58,162 | $157,500 | $692 |
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What is the median household income in Harrisville, MI?
The median household income in Harrisville is $36,050, 51% 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 Harrisville?
The median home value in Harrisville is $118,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Harrisville?
The median gross rent in Harrisville is $698 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Harrisville, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
What is the median age in Harrisville?
The median age in Harrisville is 54.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Harrisville?
The average commute to work in Harrisville is 20 minutes; 22% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrisville?
The unemployment rate in Harrisville is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrisville?
26% of adults in Harrisville 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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