Harrison City is a small town of 79 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $24,659
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Harrison City stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Harrison City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Harrison City 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: 94.4
Harrison City's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Harrison City costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Harrison City, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
0.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$24,659
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Harrison City's violent crime rate is 92.0 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
92.0 /100k
Property Crime
287.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Harrison City is served primarily by Penn-Trafford SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Harrison City, PA
National Avg
School District
Penn-Trafford SD
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Harrison City sees average highs of 37.7°F in January
and 85.8°F in July,
with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Harrison City's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Harrison City roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Harrison City's violent crime rate is 92.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 287.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Harrison City are operated by Penn-Trafford SD.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Harrison City, PA has a population of 79, a median household income of $24,659, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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 City averages 37.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches
with about 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Harrison City, Pennsylvania is 79 with a median age of 42.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Harrison City: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $24,659, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Harrison City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
