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Is Harrison, TN expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,27927% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$96,413about $8,034/month · 11% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$307,4008% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,160 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Tennessee cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Tennessee. It is number 59 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Harrison
$1,279
Lexington
$398
Humboldt
$1,024
Milan
$847
Pulaski
$832
Thompson's Station
$2,197
Ripley
$842

How much do households earn in Harrison?

Under $25k
12.3%
$25k–50k
18.6%
$50k–100k
30.9%
$100k–150k
26.1%
$150k+
11.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 37.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Harrison

SizeHarrisonU.S. average
1 bedroom$620$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,210$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,504$1,698

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

How expensive is Harrison overall?

Everyday prices in Tennessee overall are 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
79
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
72
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 Tennessee figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Harrison

🏛️ Property tax$1,241a year · 0.40% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$185a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Harrison

Commute to work26.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree38.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Harrison?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $854 a month less.

Renting
$1,279
Owning
$2,133

Owning assumes a typical $307,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,740 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Harrison, TN?

Renting in Harrison costs a median of about $1,279 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,160 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Harrison cheap or expensive?

Harrison is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.9% of the typical household income of $96,413. It ranks 59th cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Harrison?

The median homeowner in Harrison pays $1,241 a year in property taxes, about 0.40% of the median home value.

Is Harrison more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Tennessee are 8% 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 $307,400, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

8,011 people live in Harrison. Numbers are typical (middle) values.