Harrisville is a small town of 500 in Michigan, with a median household income of $35,375
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Harrisville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Harrisville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Harrisville 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: 90.0
Harrisville's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Harrisville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Harrisville, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$106,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$671
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Harrisville's violent crime rate is 124.9 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
124.9 /100k
Property Crime
643.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Harrisville is served primarily by Alcona Community Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Harrisville, MI
National Avg
School District
Alcona Community Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Harrisville sees average highs of 26.0°F in January
and 73.5°F in July,
with 29.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 52.4 inches of snow per year.
Harrisville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Harrisville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $106,900 and median rent is $671/month.
Harrisville's violent crime rate is 124.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 643.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Harrisville are operated by Alcona Community Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Harrisville, MI has a population of 500, a median household income of $35,375, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
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.
Harrisville averages 26.0°F in January and 73.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.1 inches
with about 52.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Harrisville, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48740.
The population of Harrisville, Michigan is 500 with a median age of 54.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Harrisville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $106,900, median household income $35,375, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Harrisville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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