Living in Harrisburg, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrisburg · Census data 2020–2024
Harrisburg has 312 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $68,906 (about the same as the Missouri median), the median home value is $206,700, the median rent is $944/month.
Harrisburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harrisburg at a glance
- Population
- 312
- Median age
- 31.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $68,906State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $206,700State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $944/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Harrisburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Missouri median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Harrisburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harrisburg the median home value is $206,700, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $944 per month, which is 40.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,675 a month in housing costs.
Harrisburg median household income
The median household income in Harrisburg is $68,906 and the income per person is $32,119. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Harrisburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 168
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 30.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.67
30.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Harrisburg has many vacation and second homes.
Harrisburg demographics
- Population
- 312
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 36.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 117
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrisburg ›
Education in Harrisburg
32.2% of adults 25 and older in Harrisburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 13.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrisburg
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Harrisburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | 312 | $68,906 | $206,700 | $944 |
| Clark | 200 | $71,250 | $131,300 | $771 |
| Sturgeon | 1,035 | $76,250 | $146,500 | $856 |
| Higbee | 507 | $49,531 | $56,200 | $709 |
| Fayette | 2,801 | $57,679 | $146,700 | $947 |
| Rocheport | 231 | $57,083 | $223,300 | $989 |
| Hallsville | 1,927 | $71,000 | $214,800 | $1,127 |
| Renick | 119 | $34,583 | $106,300 | $1,344 |
| Columbia | 128,548 | $66,498 | $284,600 | $1,097 |
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What is the median household income in Harrisburg, MO?
The median household income in Harrisburg is $68,906, about the same as the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Harrisburg?
The median home value in Harrisburg is $206,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Harrisburg?
The median gross rent in Harrisburg is $944 per month, about 40.4% of household income.
Is Harrisburg, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Missouri median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Harrisburg?
The median age in Harrisburg is 31.7 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Harrisburg?
The average commute to work in Harrisburg is 28 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrisburg?
The unemployment rate in Harrisburg is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrisburg?
32.2% of adults in Harrisburg 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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