Living in Harrison, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrison · Census data 2020–2024
Harrison has 20,369 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $93,013 (10% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $505,800, the median rent is $2,226/month.
Harrison at a glance
- Population
- 20,369
- Median age
- 33.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $93,013State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $505,800State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,226/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 21.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.7%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Harrison a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 5.3%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
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 $505,800, 52% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,226 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,802 a month in housing costs.
Harrison median household income
The median household income in Harrison is $93,013 and the income per person is $51,945. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Harrison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,062
- Owner-occupied
- 21.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 78.9%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.17
Harrison demographics
- Population
- 20,369
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 9,389
- Foreign-born
- 54.5%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrison ›
Education in Harrison
50.7% of adults 25 and older in Harrison have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 27.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrison
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 19.8%
- Drive alone
- 31.3%
- Public transit
- 29.4%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Harrison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 20,369 | $93,013 | $505,800 | $2,226 |
| East Newark | 2,497 | $48,646 | $470,300 | $1,799 |
| Newark | 310,178 | $52,060 | $373,700 | $1,392 |
| Kearny | 40,614 | $79,154 | $459,400 | $1,720 |
| Silver Lake | 3,917 | $82,469 | $448,300 | $1,448 |
| Ampere North | 5,029 | $66,714 | $365,600 | $1,744 |
| North Arlington | 16,461 | $94,201 | $474,500 | $1,738 |
| East Orange | 70,090 | $60,830 | $365,900 | $1,441 |
| Belleville | 38,065 | $90,140 | $421,000 | $1,639 |
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What is the median household income in Harrison, NJ?
The median household income in Harrison is $93,013, 10% lower 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 $505,800, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Harrison?
The median gross rent in Harrison is $2,226 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Harrison, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 5.3%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
What is the median age in Harrison?
The median age in Harrison is 33.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Harrison?
The average commute to work in Harrison is 41 minutes; 19.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrison?
The unemployment rate in Harrison is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrison?
50.7% 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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