The Town FilesHarrison, Michigan
Charter township in Macomb County · population 24,314 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $262,400
- Household income
- $80,366
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 45.8
Harrison is a charter township of 24,314 people in Macomb County, Michigan. The median home is worth $262,400, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more walkable than 89% of Michigan towns, better for young professionals than 89% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 87% of Michigan towns.
How Harrison ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Harrison is worth $262,400, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $80,366, which is more affordable than 26% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,097 a month. 72.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Harrison | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $262,400 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,097 | $955 |
| Median household income | $80,366 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 72.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.3% | — |
Who lives in Harrison
| People | Harrison | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.8 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 16.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 28.2 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 88.8% |
Weather in Harrison
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 17.9°F. About 35.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.2 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harrison since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 8, 1964 about 5.7 miles from the town center and killed 11. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 234 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 20, 2023.
Severe weather in Macomb County since 1996
Macomb County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 25, 2014 | Flood | DR-4195: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Macomb County
Macomb County had 336,295 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,046 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Harrison itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Harrison
5 public schools with 2,060 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle School Central | 6-8 | 552 | 18.4 |
| South River Elementary School | K-5 | 526 | 21.0 |
| Middle School South | 6-8 | 389 | 17.7 |
| Marie C Graham Elem School | PK-5 | 326 | 12.1 |
| Emma V Lobbestael Elem School | PK-5 | 267 | 13.4 |
Towns near Harrison
- Mount Clemens, MI3.4 mi · 15,697 people · home $179,400
- Clinton, MI5.1 mi · 100,513 people · home $225,000
- Chesterfield, MI6.4 mi · 45,376 people · home $295,700
- Fraser, MI7.4 mi · 14,726 people · home $215,900
- St. Clair Shores, MI7.5 mi · 58,874 people · home $210,700
- Macomb, MI7.9 mi · 91,663 people · home $387,000
- New Baltimore, MI7.9 mi · 12,117 people · home $323,200
- Roseville, MI8.2 mi · 47,710 people · home $155,800
Harrison questions
Is Harrison, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Harrison scores better for retirees than 44% of Michigan towns and quieter than 12%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.8).
How much does a house cost in Harrison?
The median owner-occupied home in Harrison is valued at $262,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,366, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,097 a month.
What is the weather like in Harrison?
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 17.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.0 inches of precipitation a year and 32.2 inches of snow.
Does Harrison get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harrison since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 8, 1964. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)