Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Harrison
Harrison, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,055
Population
27,636
Renter Mix
33% Rent
A charming suburban village with Manhattan at arm’s reach
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$162,199
Average: $185,264
Education
12,654
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,759
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Harrison has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Harrison, NY is $2,304 for a studio, $3,055 for one bedroom, $4,750 for two bedrooms, and $7,378 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Harrison has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,055/month
788 Sq Ft
House
$12,675/month
2,791 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,491/month
942 Sq Ft
Townhome
$6,961/month
1,534 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Harrison, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Harrison Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
607 Students
Public
Grades K-5
385 Students
Public
Grades K-5
331 Students
Public
Grades K-5
480 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
923 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
57 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,066 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
57 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.