salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 40.7 minutes each way. Most households rent (79%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $131,360 a year. That is $63 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New Jersey. It is number 263 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Harrison?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Harrison
| Size | Harrison | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,475 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,693 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,337 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,325 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,985 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Harrison overall?
Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Harrison, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Harrison
Life in Harrison
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Harrison?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $226 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $505,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $50,580 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Harrison, NJ?
Renting in Harrison costs a median of about $3,284 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Harrison?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $131,360 a year, or $63 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Harrison cheap or expensive?
Harrison is rated Expensive: rent takes 39.3% of the typical household income of $100,315. It ranks 263rd cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Harrison?
The median homeowner in Harrison pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.98% of the median home value.
Is Harrison more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New Jersey are 9% above 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 $505,800, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
20,369 people live in Harrison. Numbers are typical (middle) values.