Harrison, New York Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Harrison, NY Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A+
Health Top grade
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B
Income Around average
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Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Harrison | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,883 | 19,748,855 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1713.5 | 362.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.76% | 0.05% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.4 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,200 | 7,694,043 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Harrison grew by 12.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 29,883 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Harrison is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 27.1% of residents. That is 6.5 points above New York as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 8,085 27.1% +6.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,965 20.0% -2.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,126 20.5% -0.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,735 12.5% -4.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New York, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.9% of the people living in Harrison and men 47.1%.
- Women 52.9% New York 51.3%
- Men 47.1% New York 48.7%
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Economy
Harrison has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Harrison | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $177,002 | $86,556 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.65% | 4.51% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Harrison is about 104% higher than in New York.
Housing
| Metric | Harrison | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,660,649 | $471,885 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,617 | $1,621 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 60.6% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Harrison is about 52.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,617 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Harrison spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 174 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Harrison | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.9 | 28.7 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.9 | 57.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 174 | 239 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,407 | $7,414 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 22.7% | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 22,517 | 9,257 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,507 | 1,586 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Harrison is 21 minutes, shorter than the 29 minutes in New York.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Harrison has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Harrison | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.9% | 36.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.87 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
Harrison has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Harrison | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 86.8 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 7.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.4% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
Harrison, NY Compared With Nearby Cities
How Harrison, NY compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison, NY | 29,883 | $177,002 #1/3 | $1,660,649 #1/3 | 20.9 min #1/3 |
| White Plains, NY | 60,573 | $112,484 | $816,236 | 21.8 min |
| Port Chester, NY | 30,970 | $91,068 | $180,603 | 22.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Harrison, New York.
How big is Harrison, New York by population?
About 29,883 people live in Harrison, New York, in 9,200 households of 2.9 people on average. The median age is 38.4, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Harrison, New York?
Averaged over its land area, Harrison, New York has 1,713 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 20 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Harrison, New York?
The median home costs 9.4 times the median household income ($1,660,649 against $177,002), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,617 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How educated are people in Harrison, New York?
48.9% of adults in Harrison, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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