The Town FilesHarrison, New York
Village in Westchester County · population 28,218 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,010,700
- Household income
- $164,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 37.2
Harrison is a village of 28,218 people in Westchester County, New York. The median home is worth $1,010,700, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for young professionals than 95% of New York towns, more of a college town than 93% of New York towns, better transit than 91% of New York towns.
How Harrison ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Harrison is worth $1,010,700, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 6.2 times the median household income of $164,250, which is more affordable than 7% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,616 a month. 60.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Harrison | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,010,700 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,616 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $164,250 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 60.5% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Harrison
| People | Harrison | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.2% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.4% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 1.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.8% | — |
| Work from home | 22.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 29.2 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in Harrison
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 22.4°F. About 47.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harrison since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 12, 2006 about 5.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 1, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Westchester County since 1996
Westchester County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Westchester County
Westchester County had 429,582 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $94,317 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Harrison itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Harrison
5 public schools with 3,402 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,097 | 10.0 |
| LOUIS M KLEIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 864 | 9.4 |
| HARRISON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 585 | 12.7 |
| PARSONS MEMORIAL SCHOOL | K-9 | 492 | 11.2 |
| PURCHASE SCHOOL | K-5 | 364 | 11.0 |
Towns near Harrison
- White Plains, NY1.7 mi · 59,559 people · home $620,800
- Rye Brook, NY1.8 mi · 10,047 people · home $1,016,100
- Glenville, CT3.0 mi · 2,762 people · home $1,148,600
- Port Chester, NY3.0 mi · 31,693 people · home $582,600
- Pemberwick, CT3.3 mi · 3,899 people · home $940,200
- Scarsdale, NY3.7 mi · 18,253 people · home $1,800,700
- Byram, CT3.7 mi · 4,493 people · home $838,400
- Fairview, NY4.2 mi · 3,217 people · home $474,500
Harrison questions
Is Harrison, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Harrison scores better for retirees than 31% of New York towns and quieter than 5%. 13.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Harrison?
The median owner-occupied home in Harrison is valued at $1,010,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $164,250, so homes cost about 6.2 times income. Median rent is $2,616 a month.
What is the weather like in Harrison?
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 22.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.8 inches of precipitation a year and 32.7 inches of snow.
Does Harrison get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harrison since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 12, 2006. The typical New York town has had 5.
- 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)