What are the schools like in Harrisonville, NJ?

Harrisonville is served primarily by South Harrison Township School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.1:1.

What is the median household income in Harrisonville?

The median household income in Harrisonville, NJ is $78,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Harrisonville, NJ?

Harrisonville has an average high temperature of 41.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.3 inches.

Harrisonville, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Harrisonville, NJ affordable or expensive?

Harrisonville's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Harrisonville is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $301,900 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Harrisonville, NJ?

Harrisonville has a violent crime rate of 41.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 226.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Harrisonville, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Harrisonville is a small town of 314 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $78,000 . Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Harrisonville stands out for solid school ratings (A+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Harrisonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Harrisonville 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: 103.5

Harrisonville's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Harrisonville costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Harrisonville, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$301,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Harrisonville's violent crime rate is 41.5 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

41.5 /100k

Property Crime

226.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Harrisonville is served primarily by South Harrison Township School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Harrisonville, NJ	National Avg
School District	South Harrison Township School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	72.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Harrisonville sees average highs of 41.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July, with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation and 13.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Harrisonville, NJ
Average High — January	41.3°F
Average High — July	86.8°F
Annual Precipitation	47.9"
Annual Snowfall	13.3"

Demographics

Metric	Harrisonville, NJ	National Avg
Population	314	—
Median Age	28.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	41.1%	22.2%
65 and over	9.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Woodstown, NJ 4 mi Auburn, NJ 4 mi Mullica Hill, NJ 4 mi Swedesboro, NJ 5 mi Richwood, NJ 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Harrisonville

Harrisonville, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08039

Harrisonville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harrisonville, NJ affordable or expensive?

Harrisonville's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Harrisonville roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $301,900 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Harrisonville, NJ?

Harrisonville's violent crime rate is 41.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 226.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Harrisonville?

Public schools in Harrisonville are operated by South Harrison Township School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1. 34.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Harrisonville, NJ a good place to live?

Harrisonville, NJ has a population of 314, a median household income of $78,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Harrisonville?

Harrisonville averages 41.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches with about 13.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Harrisonville?

Harrisonville, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08039.

What is the population of Harrisonville?

The population of Harrisonville, New Jersey is 314 with a median age of 28.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Harrisonville?

Key numbers for living in Harrisonville: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $301,900, median household income $78,000, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Harrisonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.