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Harrison, New York


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Harrison, New York

Harrison, New York, in Westchester county, is 5 miles SE of White Plains, New York (center to center) and 21 miles NE of New York, New York. The village is in the New York area. There are 24,154 residents in Harrison.

The People and Families of Harrison

In Harrison, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harrison had a median family income of $98,167. Most of the residents of Harrison tend to have good incomes. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the village. People say that Harrison is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Harrison folks tended to give their money ($53,750) to George W. Bush 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 65%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the village, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Harrison, 70% of commuters drive to work. 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 York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHarrison Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHarrison Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Harrison Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Harrison Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Harrison College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Harrison People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Harrison, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity88
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population64
Senior Citizens65
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
People Living Alone44
Housing Recently Built36
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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