Harrison, New Jersey

Small New Jersey city with local appeal

Northeast New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

58.4

F

out of 100

Overview

Harrison is a New Jersey city with a population of approximately 20,520, part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $586,684. Median household income is $72,773.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 20,520 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $586,684 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $72,773 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 38.2 minutes
  • Part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

20,520

Source: Census ACS

$586,684

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$72,773

Source: Census ACS

38.2 min

Source: Census ACS

135 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Hudson County (county-level results)

63%
35%
Democrat 144,765
Republican 79,913
Leans D+28.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

5 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 35/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 24%)

Income vs Housing 34.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 24%)

Commute Time 18.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 18%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 24%)

Purchasing Power 40.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 12%)

WhereAtHome Score 58.4

Location

Harrison, NJ (40.7475, -74.1559)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.