Below Average CostVery SafeMenasha Joint School District
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Harrison is a small city of 12,872 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $109,847
and a 2.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Harrison stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 93.6
Harrison's overall cost of living index is 93.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Harrison costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Harrison, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$283,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,295
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$109,847
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Harrison's violent crime rate is 29.9 per 100,000 residents
— 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
29.9 /100k
Property Crime
253.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Harrison is served primarily by Menasha Joint School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Harrison, WI
National Avg
School District
Menasha Joint School District
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Harrison sees average highs of 25.4°F in January
and 81.5°F in July,
with 34.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 49.4 inches of snow per year.
Harrison's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Harrison roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $283,700 and median rent is $1,295/month.
Harrison's violent crime rate is 29.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 253.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Harrison are operated by Menasha Joint School District.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 41.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Harrison, WI has a population of 12,872, a median household income of $109,847, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%.
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 25.4°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.0 inches
with about 49.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Harrison, WI is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 54952, 54129.
The population of Harrison, Wisconsin is 12,872 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Harrison: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $283,700, median household income $109,847, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. 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.
