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Harrison, NJ


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Harrison, New Jersey

Harrison, New Jersey, in Hudson county, is 1 miles NE of Newark, New Jersey. The town is in the Jersey City area. There are 14,424 residents in Harrison.

The People and Families of Harrison

In Harrison, about 45% of adults are married. The faces of Harrison are those of its large families.

Approximately 34% of Harrison is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Harrison.

Males are more numerous in the town than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harrison had a median family income of $48,489.

Political Inclinations

Harrison folks tended to give their money ($1,500) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Harrison.

Harrison Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Harrison that were owner-occupied was 32%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Harrison.

Commuting

In Harrison, 65% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. More folks in Harrison use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHarrison Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHarrison Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHarrison Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Harrison Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Harrison Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Harrison, NJ

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men52
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
Median Family Income52
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times25
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents38
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Property Taxes25
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime97

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