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Harrison Area Facts

  • Harrison has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Harrison crime rates are 53% higher than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Harrison is 6% higher than the New Jersey average
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Fastest growing and improving Town in New Jersey User Rating 4.5 rating By Peter Talbot ( Dec 07, 2016) Harrison with extensive new development is on the PATH system, surrounded by the Passaic River, walking distance from Downtown Newark, convenient to buses, airport, NJ Transit. Crime rate is very low, population most diverse in all of New Jersey. A top living community for youn ...Read More g professionals and grad students at NJIT, Rutgers Newark and NYC downtown colleges. It is the unthinkable in New Jersey: great food, secure living, huge cost savings over New York, Hoboken and the Jersey City waterfront but just as convenient. For a renter it's the best spot in New Jersey. Schools are much better than ratings because district handles large ESL middle school population. Portuguese, South American, Eastern European and Asian local population well served by stores, restaurants. If you aren't looking at Harrison as a new arrival to the NYC metro as an alternative to Brooklyn and Queens you aren't looking hard enough. High demand only going to get higher despite huge new unit investment. Home of Red Bulls Stadium and much more. Go Blue Tide! Read Less
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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Harrison? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Veterans Plaza
      West Hudson Park
      Riverfront Park
      Lombardi Park
      Riverbank Park
      Mother Cabrini Park
      Monsignor Doane Park
      Military Park

      Entertainment

      Red Bull Arena
      B-52'S Lounge
      New Jersey Performing Arts Center
      New Jersey Historical Society
      Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art
      Paul Robeson Galleries
      Newark Museum
      Prudential Center

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Five Guys
      Cork
      Cork Wine & Spirits
      Dunkin'
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Top Shelf Wine & Liquor

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Harrison? Of all people who commute, 38.1% take public transportation in Harrison.
      Drive to Work
      38%

      38% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      38%

      33% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      6% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Harrison? The cost of living in Harrison is 128/100 - which is 6% higher than New Jersey.
      Harrison
      128

      28% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Harrison? Harrison crime rates are 2,659, which are 53% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      2,659 per 100k people

      17% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38  

      17% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Harrison? The median income in Harrison is $66,699 which is 10% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $66,69921% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,78323% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Harrison a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Harrison home prices? Harrison home prices are $338,500 - which is 7% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $338,50083% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,62171% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      24%

      62% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Harrison have good schools? The Harrison graduation rate is 78% - which is 10% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      15% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      8% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Harrison a good place to live? Harrison has an overall rating of 89% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      4 total surveys

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