Living in Harrison, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrison · Census data 2020–2024
Harrison has 977 residents with a median age of 50.1. The median household income is $57,639 (26% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $187,200, the median rent is $767/month.
Harrison is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harrison at a glance
- Population
- 977
- Median age
- 50.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $57,639State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $187,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $767/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Harrison a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harrison
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harrison the median home value is $187,200, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $767 per month, which is 13.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,148 a month in housing costs.
Harrison median household income
The median household income in Harrison is $57,639 and the income per person is $34,823. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Harrison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 618
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 29.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.25
Harrison demographics
- Population
- 977
- Median age
- 50.1
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 27.5%
- Households
- 435
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 13.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrison ›
Education in Harrison
20.9% of adults 25 and older in Harrison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrison
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.2%
Harrison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 977 | $57,639 | $187,200 | $767 |
| Manns Choice | 315 | $65,179 | $91,000 | $958 |
| Juniata | 776 | $62,813 | $159,800 | $708 |
| Schellsburg | 342 | $81,250 | $136,900 | $730 |
| Colerain | 1,047 | $66,607 | $225,000 | $783 |
| Rainsburg | 138 | $42,500 | $121,900 | $975 |
| Bedford | 2,851 | $41,375 | $182,000 | $677 |
| New Baltimore | 139 | $68,750 | $97,500 | $525 |
| Napier | 2,107 | $61,656 | $216,400 | $970 |
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What is the median household income in Harrison, PA?
The median household income in Harrison is $57,639, 26% lower 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 Harrison?
The median home value in Harrison is $187,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Harrison?
The median gross rent in Harrison is $767 per month, about 13.7% of household income.
Is Harrison, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.5%.
What is the median age in Harrison?
The median age in Harrison is 50.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Harrison?
The average commute to work in Harrison is 26 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrison?
The unemployment rate in Harrison is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrison?
20.9% 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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