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Harrison.
About
Life in Harrison
Harrison is a community of 13,460 people in Ohio. The median household income is $100,913, median rent runs about $1,153 per month, and median home values are around $229,400. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.
Harrison at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Foreign-Born
2.8%
Broadband Internet
97.5%
of households
Population Growth
+9.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.8% foreign-born, most often from Netherlands
Who lives in Harrison: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Harrison, the largest foreign-born group is from Netherlands (55.8%), and 2.2% of residents speak German/Germanic at home.
Under 18
27.8%
of residents
65 and Older
14.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.4%
of households
Married Couples
56.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.62
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 12% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Harrison
In Harrison, rent runs 12% above the OH average, and home values are 7% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
33.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,006
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1992
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $317,585 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Harrison and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hamilton County, which includes Harrison, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Harrison: Hamilton County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hamilton County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Harrison is about 2% of Hamilton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Harrison Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area
Commute25.8 min avg
How Harrison residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Harrison, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M 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 51% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Harrison runs 51% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
159.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
646.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Harrison Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hamilton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hamilton County, which includes Harrison, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $37,250 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $627,000 |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $82,900 |
| 2022 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $203,250 |
| 2021 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $47,250 |
| 2020 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $278,100 |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | $230,600 |
| 2018 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $137,100 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hamilton County, county-wide
Harrison is about 2% of Hamilton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality54 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hamilton County, which includes Harrison, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
54
Good Days
125
per year
Moderate Days
227
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Hamilton County, county-wide
Harrison is about 2% of Hamilton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Harrison has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.9"
Annual Snowfall
11.4"
Hot Days/Year
25
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
103
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 3.65" |
| Feb | 44°F | 26°F | 3.12" |
| Mar | 54°F | 34°F | 4.37" |
| Apr | 66°F | 43°F | 4.96" |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 5.15" |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.78" |
| Jul | 86°F | 67°F | 4.08" |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 3.34" |
| Sep | 79°F | 57°F | 3.31" |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 3.51" |
| Nov | 55°F | 36°F | 3.19" |
| Dec | 44°F | 29°F | 4.03" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Harrison
Uninsured
2.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Harrison's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Health - West Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.2 mi away · Cincinnati
Incompass Healthcare
Psychiatric · 11.4 mi away · Lawrenceburg
St Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.5 mi away · Lawrenceburg
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.
Education24.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Harrison
Harrison's student/teacher ratio is 24.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 30.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Harrison (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 2,043 students · in-state tuition $7,709 · 26% graduate · median earnings $63,814 (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: William Howard Taft National Historic Site, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Harrison
Harrison has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being William Howard Taft National Historic Site (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
18 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
52 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
57 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Harrison
Harrison
10398 New Haven Rd, Harrison
Cities Near Harrison
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Harrison FAQ
Is Harrison, Ohio affordable?⌄
Harrison's median rent is $1,153/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $100,000/year. Median home value is $229,400.
Is Harrison, Ohio safe?⌄
Harrison's violent crime rate was 160 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 647 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Harrison, Ohio?⌄
Hamilton County, which includes Harrison, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Harrison, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Harrison is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,153/month and median household income is $100,000/year. The median home value is $229,400. About 34% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Harrison, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Harrison is 26 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