Living in Harrison, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrison · Census data 2020–2024
Harrison has 218 residents with a median age of 55.5. The median household income is $52,000 (32% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $67,000, the median rent is $1,063/month.
Harrison is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harrison at a glance
- Population
- 218
- Median age
- 55.5State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $52,000State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $67,000State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,063/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 84%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Harrison a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
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 $67,000, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month, which is 13.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.
Harrison median household income
The median household income in Harrison is $52,000 and the income per person is $30,660. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Harrison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 171
- Owner-occupied
- 84%
- Renter-occupied
- 16%
- Vacant
- 38%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.06
38% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Harrison has many vacation and second homes.
Harrison demographics
- Population
- 218
- Median age
- 55.5
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 39.9%
- Households
- 106
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrison ›
Education in Harrison
22.2% of adults 25 and older in Harrison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrison
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.2%
Harrison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 218 | $52,000 | $67,000 | $1,063 |
| Crawford | 878 | $51,528 | $80,700 | $625 |
| Lusk | 1,311 | $68,507 | $213,000 | $587 |
| Edgemont | 860 | $62,692 | $103,000 | $1,011 |
| Lingle | 430 | $80,481 | $172,600 | $784 |
| Chadron | 5,160 | $54,590 | $153,800 | $881 |
| Torrington | 6,182 | $47,902 | $197,500 | $901 |
| Oelrichs | 198 | $73,523 | $71,700 | $977 |
| Hemingford | 714 | $70,667 | $90,600 | $813 |
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What is the median household income in Harrison, NE?
The median household income in Harrison is $52,000, 32% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (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 $67,000, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Harrison?
The median gross rent in Harrison is $1,063 per month, about 13.8% of household income.
Is Harrison, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
What is the median age in Harrison?
The median age in Harrison is 55.5 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Harrison?
The average commute to work in Harrison is 19 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrison?
The unemployment rate in Harrison is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrison?
22.2% 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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