Harrison is a small town of 2,311 in Michigan, with a median household income of $35,938
and a 6.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Harrison stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Harrison is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Harrison city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.7
Harrison's overall cost of living index is 88.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Harrison costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Harrison, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$577
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,938
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Harrison's violent crime rate is 148.6 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
148.6 /100k
Property Crime
426.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Harrison is served primarily by Harrison Community Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Harrison, MI
National Avg
School District
Harrison Community Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Harrison sees average highs of 29.2°F in January
and 82.0°F in July,
with 33.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 48.5 inches of snow per year.
Harrison's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Harrison roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,100 and median rent is $577/month.
Harrison's violent crime rate is 148.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 426.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Harrison are operated by Harrison Community Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 8.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Harrison, MI has a population of 2,311, a median household income of $35,938, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Harrison averages 29.2°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.8 inches
with about 48.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Harrison, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48625.
The population of Harrison, Michigan is 2,311 with a median age of 47.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Harrison: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $105,100, median household income $35,938, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Harrison side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
