Living in Harris, Minnesota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harris · Census data 2020–2024

Harris has 776 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $87,375 (about the same as the Minnesota median), the median home value is $306,000, the median rent is $870/month.

Harris is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Harris at a glance

Population
776
Median age
43.6State: 38.8
Median household income
$87,375State: $89,062
Median home value
$306,000State: $329,300
Median rent
$870/moState: $1,280
Homeowners
86.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
Average commute
42 min

Is Harris a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.

Cons: Median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; an average commute of 42 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Harris

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harris the median home value is $306,000, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, which is 14.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,919 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Harris$306,000
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Harris$870
Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Harris median household income

The median household income in Harris is $87,375 and the income per person is $40,064. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Harris$87,375
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Harris: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
352
Owner-occupied
86.5%
Renter-occupied
13.5%
Vacant
9.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1978
Average household size
2.39

Harris demographics

Population
776
Median age
43.6
Under 18
12.2%
65 and older
21.6%
Households
319
Foreign-born
3%
Veterans
9.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Black0.5%
Asian4.1%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harris ›

Education in Harris

11.9% of adults 25 and older in Harris have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Harris11.9%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Harris

Unemployment rate
2.5%State: 4.1%
Average commute
42 minState: 23 min
Work from home
8.2%
Drive alone
80.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
86.8%

Harris vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Harris776$87,375$306,000$870
North Branch11,565$90,456$322,300$1,308
Rush City3,295$58,760$233,100$983
Stanchfield100$68,333$159,400—
Stacy4,384$98,464$323,800$892
Cambridge10,307$69,154$251,600$1,302
Braham1,732$59,375$196,800$788
Rock Creek1,748$94,856$318,200$872
Isanti7,210$87,500$290,600$1,256

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Living in Harris: FAQ

What is the median household income in Harris, MN?

The median household income in Harris is $87,375, about the same as the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Harris?

The median home value in Harris is $306,000, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

How much is rent in Harris?

The median gross rent in Harris is $870 per month, about 14.5% of household income.

Is Harris, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; an average commute of 42 minutes.

What is the median age in Harris?

The median age in Harris is 43.6 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

How long is the commute in Harris?

The average commute to work in Harris is 42 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Harris?

The unemployment rate in Harris is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Harris?

11.9% of adults in Harris 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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