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Crime in Harrison summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Harrison. Key points include:
There were 424 total crimes in Harrison in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Harrison is 1,987.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Harrison is 234.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Harrison is 1,752.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Harrison is -6.23% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Harrison Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Harrison / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 424 | 1,987.2 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 50 | 234.3 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 13 | 60.9 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 37 | 173.4 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 374 | 1,752.8 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 68 | 318.7 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 281 | 1,317.0 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 25 | 117.2 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Harrison summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Harrison. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Harrison is 136 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Harrison is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Harrison is $580,130.
The median income in Harrison is $93,013.
Harrison's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Harrison Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Harrison | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 185 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 121 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 116 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Harrison, NJ Weather
The average high in Harrison is 63.5° and the average low is 45.7°.
There are 74.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.0 inches of precipitation each year with 25.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Harrison |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 25.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Harrison Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Harrison
The current population in Harrison is 20,369. The population has increased 50.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,369 | 3.9% |
| 2023 | 19,599 | 2.0% |
| 2022 | 19,217 | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 18,824 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 18,313 | 6.4% |
| 2019 | 17,213 | 6.4% |
| 2018 | 16,180 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 15,898 | 5.9% |
| 2016 | 15,007 | 2.6% |
| 2015 | 14,629 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 14,436 | 2.9% |
| 2013 | 14,025 | 2.5% |
| 2012 | 13,683 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 13,609 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 13,569 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Harrison
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Harrison is:
27.2% White with 5,549 White residents.
3.7% African American with 749 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 125 American Indian residents.
22.0% Asian with 4,473 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.9% Other with 397 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 989 Two Or More residents.
39.7% Hispanic with 8,087 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Harrison | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27.2% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.7% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 22.0% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 39.7% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Harrison
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Harrison is 47.5% female with 9,675 female residents.
Harrison is 52.5% male with 10,693 male residents.
| Gender | Harrison | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Harrison for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Harrison completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Harrison completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Harrison completed high school / ged.
9.0% of adults in Harrison completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Harrison completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Harrison completed bachelor's degree.
20.0% of adults in Harrison completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Harrison completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Harrison completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Harrison | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 9.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 20.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Harrison, New Jersey
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4.7% of households in Harrison earn Less than $10,000.
2.1% of households in Harrison earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.5% of households in Harrison earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.1% of households in Harrison earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.5% of households in Harrison earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.8% of households in Harrison earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.4% of households in Harrison earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.2% of households in Harrison earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.5% of households in Harrison earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.2% of households in Harrison earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Harrison | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.5% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.1% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.5% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.8% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.4% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.2% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.5% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.2% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
