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Harrison, MI


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Harrison, Michigan

There are 2,108 residents in Harrison.

The People and Families of Harrison

In Harrison, about 48% of adults are married. In Harrison, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harrison had a median family income of $35,179.

Political Inclinations

Harrison folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Harrison Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Harrison that were owner-occupied was 66%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Harrison housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Harrison has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Harrison, 92% of commuters drive to work. Harrison offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

Harrison strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Harrison Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Harrison Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Harrison Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Harrison, MI

Comparing Harrison to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity77
Age of the Population78
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men52
Children Under 5 Years Old43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income32
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents810
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Property Taxes59
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