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Harrison, NY

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A charming suburban village with Manhattan at arm’s reach

Suburb Commuter Safe Low Crime Schools Family Friendly Upscale Airport Rail Service MTA

Twenty-five miles north of Manhattan, Harrison is a large suburban village near the Connecticut state line. Regularly appearing on lists of the best places to live in America, the town’s picturesque natural setting is augmented by attractive neighborhoods, elegant country clubs, and the stately Purchase College campus on the east side. The superb public schools and low crime rate have helped make Harrison a highly desirable option for folks raising families. With service to Manhattan on the New Haven Line taking just over an hour, Harrison is a great option for NYC-area commuters.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Harrison, NY is $2,300 for a studio, $3,143 for one bedroom, $4,234 for two bedrooms, and $6,068 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Harrison has increased by 4.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,143/month
772 Sq Ft
House
$8,906/month
2,927 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,674/month
921 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,328/month
1,145 Sq Ft
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Transportation

74

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

45

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Harrison Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

559 Students

9
out of 10

Samuel J Preston School

Public

Grades K-5

348 Students

6
out of 10

Purchase School

Public

Grades K-5

341 Students

6
out of 10

Parsons Memorial School

Public

Grades K-5

488 Students

5
out of 10

Louis M Klein Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

824 Students

7
out of 10

The Reach Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

25 Students

Rating Unavailable

Harrison High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,064 Students

9
out of 10

The Reach Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

25 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Weinberg Nature Center
  • Rye Nature Center
  • Cranberry Lake Preserve
  • Edith Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Marshlands Conservancy

Airports

  • Westchester County
  • Laguardia

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