Harrison, New Jersey

Population 13,683

Harrison is located in Hudson County, NJ. The population is 13,683, making Harrison the 8th largest city in Hudson County.

There are 5 public schools in Harrison with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Harrison is very low , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Harrison is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Harrison property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Harrison include East Newark, Newark and Kearny.

Harrison Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 20.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 46.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33%

Crime Rate

15.12% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 163
  • Violent Crimes: 256
  • Robbery: 76
  • Burglary: 267
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

67.62% Lower than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Harrison
  • 4.39 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

57 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 48

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Harrison, NJ and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Harrison's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Harrison, NJ

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468 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Harrison, NJ issued 468 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 468 permits, 2 were issued for single family homes and 466 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Harrison, NJ issued 22 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 22 permits, were issued for single family homes and 22 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,258
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,408
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,655
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,075
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,365

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Environmental Hazards

57 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Harrison, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Harrison, NJ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    Harrison, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.98°
  • February 36.13°
  • March 44.77°
  • April 55.17°
  • May 64.36°
  • June 73.34°
  • July 79.95°
  • August 76.72°
  • September 69.82°
  • October 56.72°
  • November 47.12°
  • December 37.47°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Harrison, NJ

Earthquakes
Harrison, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Harrison, NJ has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Harrison, NJ has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Harrison, NJ has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Harrison, NJ: $58,047

Unemployment

Unemployment in Harrison is 3.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.93%
White Collar - 55.07%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Albio Sires

Neighborhood Info

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  • No Cemeteries found in Harrison, NJ

0 FCC Towers view all

  • No fcc towers found in Harrison, NJ

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Harrison, NJ

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Harrison, NJ
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