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Harrison Township
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Suburb
Philadelphia

Harrison Township

    Report Card

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade C+
    3. Housing
      grade B+
    4. Nightlife
      grade C+
    5. Good for Families
      grade A
    6. Diversity
      grade B minus
    7. Jobs
      grade A minus
    8. Weather
      grade B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      grade B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade A minus
    12. Commute
      grade B minus

    Harrison Township is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 13,630. Harrison Township is in Gloucester County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Harrison Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Harrison Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Harrison Township are above average.

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    About Harrison Township...
    Population
    13,630

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $389,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $996
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      7%
    • Own
      93%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      37.9
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      7.6
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      15.2
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      98.6
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      478.1
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      53.1
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      27%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      17%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      national  11%

    Working in Harrison Township

    Jobs
    grade A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $159,848
    National
    $69,021

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