Located just 8 miles from New York City, Harrison combines its industrial heritage with modern residential appeal. This town of approximately 20,000 residents centers around its PATH station, providing direct access to Newark, Jersey City, and Manhattan. New rental communities line the Passaic River, with current average rents ranging from $2,255 for studios to $3,404 for two-bedroom apartments. The rental market remains strong, showing increases between 0.7% to 4.2% across different unit sizes over the past year.
Red Bull Arena, which opened in 2010, stands as a cornerstone of Harrison's development. The town's evolution from its historic "Beehive of Industry" roots - a nickname from President William Howard Taft in 1912 - now features walkable neighborhoods with riverside paths and mixed-use developments. The Waterfront Development Plan has transformed 275 acres along the Passaic River into residential spaces while maintaining the area's historic character.
