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Is Harrison, AR expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,02342% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$47,514about $3,960/month · 45% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$169,60049% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 15.9 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $40,920 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Arkansas cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Arkansas. It is number 32 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Harrison
$1,023
Mountain Home
$883
Marion
$1,317
Blytheville
$915
Forrest City
$789
Batesville
$928
Malvern
$815

How much do households earn in Harrison?

Under $25k
24.6%
$25k–50k
32.4%
$50k–100k
30.1%
$100k–150k
4.4%
$150k+
2.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 6.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Harrison

SizeHarrisonU.S. average
Studio$437$1,338
1 bedroom$538$1,324
2 bedrooms$860$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,202$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,664$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Harrison overall?

Everyday prices in Arkansas overall are 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
58
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
75
Other services
95
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Harrison, so the Arkansas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Harrison

🏛️ Property tax$883a year · 0.52% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$136a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Harrison

Commute to work15.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree15.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home54.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line14.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Harrison?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $154 a month less.

Renting
$1,023
Owning
$1,177

Owning assumes a typical $169,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,960 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Harrison, AR?

Renting in Harrison costs a median of about $1,023 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.

How much do I need to make to live in Harrison?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,920 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Harrison cheap or expensive?

Harrison is rated OK: rent takes 25.8% of the typical household income of $47,514. It ranks 32nd cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Harrison?

The median homeowner in Harrison pays $883 a year in property taxes, about 0.52% of the median home value.

Is Harrison more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Arkansas are 13% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Harrison?

The median home value in Harrison is $169,600, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.

13,350 people live in Harrison. Numbers are typical (middle) values.