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Harriman, TN


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Harriman, Tennessee

Harriman, Tennessee, in Roane county, is 35 miles W of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 125 miles E of Nashville, Tennessee. There are 6,744 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Harriman

In Harriman, about 46% of adults are married. In Harriman, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Harriman. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harriman had a median family income of $31,190.

Political Inclinations

Harriman folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Harriman Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Harriman that were owner-occupied was 59%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it.

Commuting

In Harriman, 95% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Harriman, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHarriman Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Harriman Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Harriman, TN

Comparing Harriman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population98
Racial Diversity56
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Well-Paid Single Men13
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income12
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work24
Public Transportation Use13
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes106
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11

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