Living in Harrisburg, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrisburg · Census data 2020–2024
Harrisburg has 3,681 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $73,650 (11% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $320,900, the median rent is $1,548/month.
Harrisburg at a glance
- Population
- 3,681
- Median age
- 33.8State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $73,650State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $320,900State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,548/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Harrisburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 8.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harrisburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harrisburg the median home value is $320,900, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,548 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,632 a month in housing costs.
Harrisburg median household income
The median household income in Harrisburg is $73,650 and the income per person is $30,052. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Harrisburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,302
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.88
Harrisburg demographics
- Population
- 3,681
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 29.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.1%
- Households
- 1,277
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrisburg ›
Education in Harrisburg
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Harrisburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrisburg
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 66.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Harrisburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | 3,681 | $73,650 | $320,900 | $1,548 |
| Junction City | 6,947 | $85,595 | $421,900 | $1,316 |
| Monroe | 1,102 | $78,646 | $348,700 | $1,359 |
| Halsey | 1,491 | $106,458 | $330,300 | $2,061 |
| Coburg | 1,626 | $98,000 | $494,400 | $1,392 |
| Alpine | 240 | $58,333 | $477,800 | — |
| Santa Clara | 10,551 | $88,344 | $415,100 | $1,706 |
| Brownsville | 1,912 | $83,098 | $373,000 | $1,665 |
| Peoria | 130 | $141,368 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Harrisburg, OR?
The median household income in Harrisburg is $73,650, 11% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Harrisburg?
The median home value in Harrisburg is $320,900, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Harrisburg?
The median gross rent in Harrisburg is $1,548 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Harrisburg, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 8.1%.
What is the median age in Harrisburg?
The median age in Harrisburg is 33.8 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Harrisburg?
The average commute to work in Harrisburg is 20 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrisburg?
The unemployment rate in Harrisburg is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrisburg?
14.1% of adults in Harrisburg 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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