Harrisville is a small town of 133 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $41,579
.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Harrisville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 92.5
Harrisville's overall cost of living index is 92.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Harrisville costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Harrisville, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$142,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$950
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
47.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,579
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Harrisville's violent crime rate is 25.7 per 100,000 residents
— 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
25.7 /100k
Property Crime
520.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Harrisville, WI
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
73.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Harrisville sees average highs of 26.2°F in January
and 81.5°F in July,
with 36.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 42.0 inches of snow per year.
Harrisville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Harrisville roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $142,500 and median rent is $950/month.
Harrisville's violent crime rate is 25.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 520.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Harrisville, WI has a population of 133, a median household income of $41,579, 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.
Harrisville averages 26.2°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.3 inches
with about 42.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Harrisville, Wisconsin is 133 with a median age of 32.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Harrisville: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $142,500, median household income $41,579, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.