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Harrison, OH Area Guide

A terrific city connecting river and forest

Historic Outdoors Parks Riverfront Commutes

Wedged between the Whitewater River and the Miami Whitewater Forest, Harrison is a scenic destination located about 20 miles northwest of Downtown Cincinnati. With I-74 passing through the center of the city, Harrison is ideal for commuters. Harrison Avenue, closer to the river, is the location of the historic downtown shopping district. This charming area is filled with bakeries, boutiques, gift shops, restaurants, salons, and other businesses. Cincinnati West Airport is in the northeast section of Harrison.

First established in 1810, Harrison is home to several historic sites. The earliest home, the Eighteen Mile House, was built around 1800 as a tavern. Harrison was one of the cities located along the Whitewater Canal, with the section located here completed in 1843. Harrison is a close-knit community with a variety of events, such as the Friday Night Summer Movies, the Harrison City Wide Yard Sale, and Tuesday Night Summer Concerts. The Miami Whitewater Forest, the largest park in Hamilton County, covers 4,345 acres and features hiking trails, a golf course, a campground, and a dog park. Visitors to the park enjoy horseback riding, fishing, and sports.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Harrison, OH is $1,299 for one bedroom, $1,334 for two bedrooms, and $1,801 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Harrison has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,299/month
793 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Harrison, OH is for everyday living.

Somewhat walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Crosby Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Harrison Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Whitewater Valley Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

441 Students

Harrison Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Campbell Lakes Preserve
  • Miami Whitewater Forest
  • Fernald Preserve and Visitors Center
  • Cincinnati Astronomical Society
  • Mitchell Memorial Forest

Airports

  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International

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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.