Living in Harrison, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrison · Census data 2020–2024

Harrison has 1,092 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $60,859 (22% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $139,600, the median rent is $921/month.

Harrison is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Harrison at a glance

Population
1,092
Median age
38.1State: 40.9
Median household income
$60,859State: $77,971
Median home value
$139,600State: $254,500
Median rent
$921/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
91.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
Average commute
20 min

Is Harrison a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.

Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Pennsylvania median.

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 $139,600, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $921 per month, which is 35.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,128 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Harrison$139,600
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Harrison$921
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Harrison median household income

The median household income in Harrison is $60,859 and the income per person is $25,967. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Harrison$60,859
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Harrison: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
528
Owner-occupied
91.6%
Renter-occupied
8.4%
Vacant
19.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1970
Average household size
2.52

Harrison demographics

Population
1,092
Median age
38.1
Under 18
31.2%
65 and older
19.4%
Households
427
Foreign-born
2%
Veterans
7.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White96%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black2.5%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrison ›

Education in Harrison

17.9% of adults 25 and older in Harrison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Harrison17.9%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Harrison

Unemployment rate
4.3%State: 5.3%
Average commute
20 minState: 26 min
Work from home
6.7%
Drive alone
69.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
13.7%
Homes with broadband
81%

Harrison vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Harrison1,092$60,859$139,600$921
Ulysses532$34,063$104,200$800
Brookfield384$50,417$206,900$667
Hector346$51,250$153,700$879
Bingham664$61,875$246,100—
Westfield1,189$39,861$87,300$622
Sabinsville164$60,625$162,500—
Clymer676$75,000$222,000$893
Genesee682$69,722$137,500$733

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Living in Harrison: FAQ

What is the median household income in Harrison, PA?

The median household income in Harrison is $60,859, 22% 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 $139,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Harrison?

The median gross rent in Harrison is $921 per month, about 35.4% of household income.

Is Harrison, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Pennsylvania median.

What is the median age in Harrison?

The median age in Harrison is 38.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Harrison?

The average commute to work in Harrison is 20 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Harrison?

The unemployment rate in Harrison is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Harrison?

17.9% 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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