Living in South Harrison, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Harrison · Census data 2020–2024
South Harrison has 3,428 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $139,773 (35% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $493,800, the median rent is $2,818/month.
South Harrison at a glance
- Population
- 3,428
- Median age
- 46.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $139,773State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $493,800State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,818/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 97.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.2%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is South Harrison a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Harrison
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Harrison the median home value is $493,800, 48% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,818 per month, which is 42.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,226 a month in housing costs.
South Harrison median household income
The median household income in South Harrison is $139,773 and the income per person is $58,870. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in South Harrison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,126
- Owner-occupied
- 97.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.8%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 3.10
South Harrison demographics
- Population
- 3,428
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 1,100
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Harrison ›
Education in South Harrison
46.2% of adults 25 and older in South Harrison have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 17.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Harrison
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 28.8%
- Drive alone
- 63.8%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
South Harrison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Harrison | 3,428 | $139,773 | $493,800 | $2,818 |
| Harrisonville | 227 | $75,455 | $378,100 | — |
| Mullica Hill | 4,591 | $131,250 | $442,800 | $965 |
| Harrison | 13,790 | $165,927 | $511,300 | $1,137 |
| Richwood | 3,197 | $216,196 | $594,100 | — |
| Swedesboro | 2,733 | $88,542 | $255,900 | $1,606 |
| Woodstown | 3,715 | $98,828 | $239,200 | $1,359 |
| Woolwich | 13,526 | $157,778 | $456,000 | $1,925 |
| Auburn | 1,100 | $222,212 | $460,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in South Harrison, NJ?
The median household income in South Harrison is $139,773, 35% 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 South Harrison?
The median home value in South Harrison is $493,800, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in South Harrison?
The median gross rent in South Harrison is $2,818 per month, about 42.9% of household income.
Is South Harrison, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in South Harrison?
The median age in South Harrison is 46.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in South Harrison?
The average commute to work in South Harrison is 34 minutes; 28.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Harrison?
The unemployment rate in South Harrison is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Harrison?
46.2% of adults in South 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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