Living in Harriman, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harriman · Census data 2020–2024
Harriman has 2,586 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $83,488 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $270,000, the median rent is $2,061/month.
Harriman at a glance
- Population
- 2,586
- Median age
- 40State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $83,488State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $270,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,061/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 59.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Harriman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harriman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harriman the median home value is $270,000, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,061 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,448 a month in housing costs.
Harriman median household income
The median household income in Harriman is $83,488 and the income per person is $46,849. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Harriman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,154
- Owner-occupied
- 59.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.7%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.33
Harriman demographics
- Population
- 2,586
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 1,110
- Foreign-born
- 27.4%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harriman ›
Education in Harriman
38% of adults 25 and older in Harriman have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harriman
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 45.6%
- Public transit
- 5%
- Walk to work
- 10%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Harriman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harriman | 2,586 | $83,488 | $270,000 | $2,061 |
| Monroe | 9,515 | $109,851 | $427,800 | $2,202 |
| Kiryas Joel | 38,916 | $50,032 | $758,800 | $1,604 |
| Woodbury | 11,334 | $121,221 | $452,200 | $1,868 |
| Walton Park | 3,915 | $157,276 | $466,900 | $2,987 |
| South Blooming Grove | 3,866 | $62,316 | $509,900 | $2,161 |
| Tuxedo | 3,023 | $109,205 | $577,100 | $1,611 |
| Mountain Lodge Park | 1,669 | $60,734 | $210,100 | — |
| West Point | 6,349 | $135,333 | — | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Harriman, NY?
The median household income in Harriman is $83,488, about the same as the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Harriman?
The median home value in Harriman is $270,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Harriman?
The median gross rent in Harriman is $2,061 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Harriman, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New York median.
What is the median age in Harriman?
The median age in Harriman is 40 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Harriman?
The average commute to work in Harriman is 32 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harriman?
The unemployment rate in Harriman is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harriman?
38% of adults in Harriman 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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