Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
18%
Harrison, OH
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,317
Population
12,220
Renter Mix
28% Rent
A terrific city connecting river and forest
Historic
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Outdoors
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Parks
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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$84,106
Average: $98,725
Education
2,709
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,812
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Harrison has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Harrison, OH is $1,310 for one bedroom, $1,325 for two bedrooms, and $1,794 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Harrison has increased by 4.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,310/month
793 Sq Ft
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
785 Students
Miami Whitewater Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
644 Students
Public
Grades K-5
570 Students
Whitewater Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
527 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
990 Students
William Henry Harrison High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,017 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Campbell Lakes Preserve
- Miami Whitewater Forest
- Fernald Preserve and Visitors Center
- Cincinnati Astronomical Society
- Mitchell Memorial Forest
Commuter Rail
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.