Harrison

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Harrison, NY

Area Guide

A charming suburban village with Manhattan at arm’s reach

Suburb Commuter Safe Low Crime Schools Family Friendly Upscale Airport Rail Service MTA

Twenty-five miles north of Manhattan, Harrison is a large suburban village near the Connecticut state line. Regularly appearing on lists of the best places to live in America, the town’s picturesque natural setting is augmented by attractive neighborhoods, elegant country clubs, and the stately Purchase College campus on the east side. The superb public schools and low crime rate have helped make Harrison a highly desirable option for folks raising families. With service to Manhattan on the New Haven Line taking just over an hour, Harrison is a great option for NYC-area commuters.

Rent Trends

As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Harrison, NY is $2,304 for a studio, $3,320 for one bedroom, $4,684 for two bedrooms, and $7,951 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Harrison has increased by 3.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,320/month
794 Sq Ft
House
$11,115/month
2,962 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,428/month
1,192 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,958/month
1,908 Sq Ft
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Transportation

74

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

45

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Harrison Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

559 Students

Purchase School

Public

Grades K-5

341 Students

Samuel J Preston School

Public

Grades K-5

348 Students

Parsons Memorial School

Public

Grades K-5

488 Students

Louis M Klein Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

824 Students

The Reach Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

25 Students

Harrison High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,064 Students

The Reach Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

25 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Weinberg Nature Center
  • Rye Nature Center
  • Cranberry Lake Preserve
  • Edith Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Greenburgh Nature Center

Airports

  • Westchester County
  • LaGuardia

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.