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Living in Harrison

In July 2026, owner occupation was 60.5% and the vacancy rate was 5.04%. The population of Harrison, in the United States, was 29,961 in July 2026. There were 8,302 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Harrison had 6 schools in 2026.

Last checked 2026-10-0934 sources

Population32,273people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary4,408EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent2,299EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.48%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime463incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 71% belowOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City
PM2.5, annual mean7.12µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Harrison?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Harrison.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$2,616 per month, while the median home value was US$1,010,700 in July 2026. 53.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Harrison recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$2,616/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent53.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)5.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)2,719 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent2,299 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes147 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Harrison a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 41–59%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on housing · range 48–66%
Student48%strong on education, weak on housing · range 38–58%
Family62%strong on family, weak on cost · range 53–71%
Retirement46%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 35–57%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

18.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 5,932 of 32,273 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$164,250 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Harrison is 5.5%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income164,250 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband88.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription96.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet1.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet5.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary4,408 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,539 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov22Official
Unemployment rate5.48 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Harrison?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €4,539 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€717of €3,518 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,518
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €2,719
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€717
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Harrison Salary needed to live in Harrison

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Harrison. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Harrison. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher94.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools6 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents36.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio468 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents8,302 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,261 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Harrison when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesHarrison highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Harrison highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Harrison463
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents463 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City12Official
Recorded violent crimes2 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time29.2 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport14.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work5.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Destinations from nearest airport15 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportHPN3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport11 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Harrison. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Harrison.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Harrison is 7.1 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.12 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202434Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 2.94 · Feb 4.5 · Mar 8.67 · Apr 15.11 · May 20.67 · Jun 25.56 · Jul 28.44 · Aug 27.33 · Sep 23.44 · Oct 17.22 · Nov 11.22 · Dec 5.72 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00094745 (WESTCHESTER CO AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.33 · Feb -4.61 · Mar -0.833 · Apr 4.5 · May 9.89 · Jun 15.06 · Jul 18.28 · Aug 17.56 · Sep 13.72 · Oct 7.5 · Nov 2.33 · Dec -2.22 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00094745 (WESTCHESTER CO AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -1.22 · Feb -0.056 · Mar 3.94 · Apr 9.78 · May 15.28 · Jun 20.33 · Jul 23.33 · Aug 22.44 · Sep 18.56 · Oct 12.33 · Nov 6.78 · Dec 1.72 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 81.28 · Feb 64.26 · Mar 104.4 · Apr 106.7 · May 100.1 · Jun 107.9 · Jul 103.4 · Aug 110.7 · Sep 125.5 · Oct 110 · Nov 92.46 · Dec 106.2 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00094745 (WESTCHESTER CO AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading123.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.18 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,379 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature24.79 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature12.71 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature4.61 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Springfield ±1.1 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±1.5 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±1.5 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±1.5 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±1.5 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±2.1 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 5,932 is not 11.4% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share11.42 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents5,932 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density743.2 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population32,273 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value1,010,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes60.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate64.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad19.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents8.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents11.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.64 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage81 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance5.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher60.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available94.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over14,182 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home22.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans90.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Harrison

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Scarsdale as a Harrison alternative in the same region

6 km away, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Median gross pay, city: €10,957 Scarsdale vs €4,408 Harrison+149%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 250 Scarsdale vs 463 Harrison−46%
  • Unemployment: 4.5% Scarsdale vs 5.5% Harrison−19%
  • Residents: 18,194 Scarsdale vs 32,273 Harrison−44%
  • Foreign residents: 13.0% Scarsdale vs 11.4% Harrison+14%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Scarsdale vs 11.0 km Harrison−18%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,539 Scarsdale vs €4,539 Harrisonsame level
Full comparisonMore about Scarsdale

Plainfield as a Harrison alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1210 km, better on 2 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 3. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 5.5% Harrison−31%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 11.4% Harrison−46%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 32,273 Harrison+55%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 (2024) Plainfield vs 463 (2025) Harrisonno percentage
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €4,408 Harrison+10%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €4,539 Harrison−11%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 7.1 µg/m³ Harrison+9%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Harrison

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Hartsdale 7.5 km away
Rent
1,717 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Greenwich 7.8 km away
Rent
1,924 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
5,514 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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West Bend32,268 residentsCottonwood Heights32,265 residentsLaramie32,284 residentsPort Chester32,303 residentsDana Point32,232 residentsChamblee32,334 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Harrison?

The median gross salary is 4,539 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Harrison?

The unemployment rate is 5.48 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Harrison?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.12 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Harrison?

Police recorded 463 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

How many people live in Harrison?

The published population is 32,273 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Harrison?

5,932 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Harrison a good place to live?

Harrison may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Harrison?

Rye Brook, Rye, Port Chester, White Plains, Scarsdale are near Harrison. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  title = {Harrison (New York), United States: population, rent, salary},
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