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Harrison, OH

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Affordability Score: 70/100

Population: 17,921 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Harrison, OH aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 17,921 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B (70/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $98,598, median home value of $241,200, median rent of $1,151 per month, and 30.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,353 per month (studio $958, 1BR $1,051, 3BR $1,785, 4BR $1,976). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $15,340 per year, consuming 16% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Harrison, OH include income, housing, rent. Unemployment currently reads 1.3% and poverty 6.7% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$98,598
Median household income
Education C-
30.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A-
2.4x
Home value $241,200 vs income
Commute D
26 min
Average commute time
Rent A
$1,353/mo
2BR fair market rent (16% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare D
$15,340/yr
Center-based infant care (16% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$98,598
▲ 59% vs national
Per Capita Income
$45,529
Unemployment Rate
1.3%
Poverty Rate
6.7%

Housing

Median Home Value
$241,200
▼ 12% vs national
Median Rent
$1,151/mo
Owner Occupied
81.6%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,353/mo
▲ 13% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$958
1BR
$1,051
2BR
$1,353
3BR
$1,785
4BR
$1,976

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
▲ 1 ppt vs national
High School+
60.2%
Median Age
39.8
Avg. Commute
26 min
▲ 0 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$15,340/yr
16% of income
Toddler (Center)
$13,780/yr
Preschool (Center)
$12,064/yr
School-Age (Center)
$7,800/yr

What This Means

Harrison, OH receives an overall affordability grade of B (70/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 17,921. This area performs well in income and housing and rent. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Harrison, OH affordable?
Harrison, OH receives an overall affordability grade of B (70/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $98,598. Median home value is $241,200.
What is the cost of living in Harrison?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,151/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,353/mo. Infant childcare $15,340/yr. Median home value $241,200.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →