Living in Harriman, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harriman · Census data 2020–2024
Harriman has 6,090 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $44,653 (36% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $153,200, the median rent is $763/month.
Harriman at a glance
- Population
- 6,090
- Median age
- 39.9State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $44,653State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $153,200State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $763/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 60.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Harriman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Harriman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harriman the median home value is $153,200, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $763 per month, which is 31% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,282 a month in housing costs.
Harriman median household income
The median household income in Harriman is $44,653 and the income per person is $28,589. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Harriman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,794
- Owner-occupied
- 60.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.1%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.35
Harriman demographics
- Population
- 6,090
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 2,545
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harriman ›
Education in Harriman
14.6% of adults 25 and older in Harriman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harriman
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Harriman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harriman | 6,090 | $44,653 | $153,200 | $763 |
| Midtown | 1,369 | $61,154 | $218,000 | $786 |
| Oakdale | 175 | $62,083 | $103,100 | — |
| Kingston | 6,224 | $71,675 | $220,000 | $716 |
| Rockwood | 5,566 | $47,791 | $128,700 | $774 |
| Coalfield | 2,754 | $90,104 | $190,200 | — |
| Wartburg | 1,191 | $30,625 | $192,000 | $478 |
| Oliver Springs | 3,281 | $51,183 | $180,900 | $523 |
| Oak Ridge | 32,693 | $72,311 | $270,200 | $1,131 |
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What is the median household income in Harriman, TN?
The median household income in Harriman is $44,653, 36% lower than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (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 $153,200, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Harriman?
The median gross rent in Harriman is $763 per month, about 31% of household income.
Is Harriman, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.2%.
What is the median age in Harriman?
The median age in Harriman is 39.9 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Harriman?
The average commute to work in Harriman is 29 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harriman?
The unemployment rate in Harriman is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harriman?
14.6% 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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