Living in Harrison, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrison · Census data 2020–2024
Harrison has 13,790 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $165,927 (60% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $511,300, the median rent is $1,137/month.
Harrison at a glance
- Population
- 13,790
- Median age
- 38.5State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $165,927State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $511,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,137/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 91%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Harrison a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Harrison
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harrison the median home value is $511,300, 54% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,137 per month, which is 25.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,535 a month in housing costs.
Harrison median household income
The median household income in Harrison is $165,927 and the income per person is $65,648. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Harrison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,465
- Owner-occupied
- 91%
- Renter-occupied
- 9%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 3.17
Harrison demographics
- Population
- 13,790
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 4,323
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrison ›
Education in Harrison
56% of adults 25 and older in Harrison have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 20.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrison
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 22%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
Harrison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 13,790 | $165,927 | $511,300 | $1,137 |
| Mullica Hill | 4,591 | $131,250 | $442,800 | $965 |
| Richwood | 3,197 | $216,196 | $594,100 | — |
| Mantua | 15,404 | $121,875 | $334,500 | $1,579 |
| South Harrison | 3,428 | $139,773 | $493,800 | $2,818 |
| Pitman | 8,856 | $98,489 | $279,300 | $1,521 |
| Sewell | 2,982 | $140,600 | $347,500 | — |
| Harrisonville | 227 | $75,455 | $378,100 | — |
| East Greenwich | 12,187 | $148,814 | $406,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Harrison, NJ?
The median household income in Harrison is $165,927, 60% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $511,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Harrison?
The median gross rent in Harrison is $1,137 per month, about 25.1% of household income.
Is Harrison, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Harrison?
The median age in Harrison is 38.5 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Harrison?
The average commute to work in Harrison is 27 minutes; 22% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrison?
The unemployment rate in Harrison is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrison?
56% 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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