Living in Harris, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harris · Census data 2020–2024
Harris has 5,947 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $103,377 (33% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $425,500, the median rent is $1,289/month.
Harris at a glance
- Population
- 5,947
- Median age
- 43.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $103,377State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $425,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,289/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.1%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Harris a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Home values 67% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harris
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harris the median home value is $425,500, 28% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,289 per month, which is 39.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,158 a month in housing costs.
Harris median household income
The median household income in Harris is $103,377 and the income per person is $53,559. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Harris: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,612
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.33
Harris demographics
- Population
- 5,947
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 2,545
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harris ›
Education in Harris
70.1% of adults 25 and older in Harris have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 32.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harris
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 18%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Harris vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris | 5,947 | $103,377 | $425,500 | $1,289 |
| Boalsburg | 4,582 | $100,958 | $413,000 | $1,262 |
| Lemont | 2,076 | $101,526 | $385,600 | $1,481 |
| College | 10,540 | $101,323 | $404,400 | $1,112 |
| State College | 41,050 | $45,424 | $437,800 | $1,273 |
| Houserville | 2,000 | $119,303 | $378,600 | — |
| Potter | 3,581 | $75,385 | $283,200 | — |
| Pine Grove Mills | 1,502 | $180,173 | $378,500 | $1,410 |
| Jackson | 829 | $75,167 | $251,600 | $789 |
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What is the median household income in Harris, PA?
The median household income in Harris is $103,377, 33% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Harris?
The median home value in Harris is $425,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Harris?
The median gross rent in Harris is $1,289 per month, about 39.1% of household income.
Is Harris, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: home values 67% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Harris?
The median age in Harris is 43.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Harris?
The average commute to work in Harris is 16 minutes; 18% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harris?
The unemployment rate in Harris is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harris?
70.1% of adults in Harris 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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