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About
Life in Harrison
Harrison offers the suburban stability many families seek while maintaining reasonable access to Manhattan—your commute to the city averages about 29 minutes by train. This is genuinely wealthy territory; median household income sits around $164,000 and median home values top $1 million, so this isn't a bargain play. The downtown area is actively gentrifying with new luxury rentals mixed into century-old buildings, while older neighborhoods of two-family homes are being replaced by duplexes—so you'll see significant change depending on which section you land in.
Harrison at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Foreign-Born
19.8%
Broadband Internet
96.7%
of households
Population Growth
+14.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.8% foreign-born, most often from Japan
Who lives in Harrison: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Harrison, the largest foreign-born group is from Japan (16.3%), and 9.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.2%
of residents
65 and Older
13.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.9%
of households
Married Couples
62.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.88
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 61% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Harrison
In Harrison, rent runs 61% above the NY average, and home values are 138% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
60.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1962
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.0%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Harrison and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Harrison is 1 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Harrison Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute29.2 min avg
How Harrison residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Harrison, most residents drive alone to work (51%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Westchester County Airport (HPN)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 16 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 98% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Harrison runs 98% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
6.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
456.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Harrison Town Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Westchester County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Westchester County, which includes Harrison, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | $34,000 |
| 2024 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $77,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Flash Flood | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 15 | Winter Weather | $10,950 |
| 2021 | 20 | Flash Flood | $92.6M |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $695,000 |
| 2019 | 24 | Strong Wind | $397,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $933,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Westchester County, county-wide
Harrison is about 3% of Westchester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Westchester County, which includes Harrison, is typically good — 301 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
301
per year
Moderate Days
58
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Westchester County, county-wide
Harrison is about 3% of Westchester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Harrison has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.8"
Annual Snowfall
32.7"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
105
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.20" |
| Feb | 40°F | 24°F | 2.53" |
| Mar | 48°F | 31°F | 4.11" |
| Apr | 59°F | 40°F | 4.20" |
| May | 69°F | 50°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 78°F | 59°F | 4.25" |
| Jul | 83°F | 65°F | 4.07" |
| Aug | 81°F | 64°F | 4.36" |
| Sep | 74°F | 57°F | 4.94" |
| Oct | 63°F | 46°F | 4.33" |
| Nov | 52°F | 36°F | 3.64" |
| Dec | 42°F | 28°F | 4.18" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Harrison
Uninsured
5.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Harrison's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Greenwich Hospital Association -
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.8 mi away · Greenwich
Blythedale Children's Hospital
Childrens · 5.5 mi away · Valhalla
Westchester Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Valhalla
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Harrison
Harrison's student/teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 60.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
60.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Harrison
Public · 4-year · 3,197 students · in-state tuition $9,016 · 67% graduate · median earnings $53,737 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,362 students · in-state tuition $46,340 · 60% graduate · median earnings $64,812 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 10,696 students · in-state tuition $7,410 · 59% graduate · median earnings $65,181 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,512 students · in-state tuition $67,897 · 80% graduate · median earnings $92,809 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,735 students · in-state tuition $23,650 · 56% graduate · median earnings $57,532 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 5,701 students · in-state tuition $19,024 · 55% graduate · median earnings $48,327 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,951 students · in-state tuition $48,680 · 59% graduate · median earnings $76,994 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,744 students · in-state tuition $55,900 · 71% graduate · median earnings $92,904 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Harrison
Harrison has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
19 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
19 mi awayWeir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
21 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
24 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
25 mi awayPaterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
25 mi awayPublic Libraries in Harrison
Harrison Public Library
2 Bruce Avenue, Harrison
Purchase Free Library
3093 Purchase Street, Purchase
West Harrison Branch Library
East Madison Street, West Harrison
Cities Near Harrison
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Harrison FAQ
Is Harrison, New York affordable?⌄
Harrison's median rent is $2,616/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $164,250/year. Median home value is $1,010,700.
Is Harrison, New York safe?⌄
Harrison's violent crime rate was 6 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 457 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Harrison, New York?⌄
Harrison has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Harrison, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Harrison is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,616/month and median household income is $164,250/year. The median home value is $1,010,700. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Harrison, New York?⌄
The average commute in Harrison is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from