Harrison, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 7/10
directions_bus Transit 7/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
19,599 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
49.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,290 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$450,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,210 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,982 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
17.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hudson County
4
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hudson County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 30
Feb 3 8 34
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 1 52
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 5 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 62% of residents leaning left and 34% leaning right.

Liberal (63%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 60%
Other 3%

Schools

Washington Middle School
<1 miles, N 2.8 star
Lincoln Elementary School
<1 miles, N 2.3 star
Hamilton Intermediate School
<1 miles, NW 3.2 star
East Newark Public School
<1 miles, N 1.9 star

Colleges

Pillar College
<1 miles, W
Rutgers University-Newark
1 miles, W 3.7 star
New Jersey Institute of Technology
1 miles, W 4.1 star
Essex County College
1 miles, W 1.4 star

Hospitals

Saint Michael's Medical Center
1 miles, NW 3.2 star
The University Hospital
2 miles, W 1.4 star
East Orange General Hospital
3 miles, NW 1.4 star
Clara Maass Medical Center
3 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Laguardia Airport
15 miles, E 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
21 miles, SE 4.1 star
Westchester County Airport
32 miles, E 1.4 star