Harbison Canyon 49 Poor
Harbison Canyon Livability #1,158 ranked city in California#25,739 ranked city in the USARanks better than 12% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Harbison Canyon

PROS
  • Employment

    This area excels in the employment category with a score well above average, primarily due to the higher median home income, per capita income and low unemployment rates.

  • Ratings

    Locals express favorable opinions about the proximity of everyday local amenities, parks, public transit, neighborly atmosphere, strong sense of community and the general safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this area is notably high, making it a more expensive place to live. You'll find higher expenses for everyday goods and services, housing and groceries.

  • Schools

    The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.

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What's it like Living in Harbison Canyon?

Located in the state of California, Harbison Canyon is a smaller city with a population of 4,355 people. The majority of Harbison Canyon residents report their race to be White; this is followed by American Indian and Alaskan and Black. Long, unnecessary commutes can be both frustrating and inconvenient when heading to work. Nationwide, the average one-way commute time takes 26 minutes, but regrettably, residing in Harbison Canyon entails a longer-than-average one-way commute time, averaging 32 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Harbison Canyon could be a positive experience compared to other cities in California if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. To help you find the best places to live in and around Harbison Canyon, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like commute, education, employment and more.

The livability score in Harbison Canyon is 50 out of 100 and the city is ranked in the 13th percentile of all cities across America. Compared to the United States average, this city has a score which ranks among the lowest in the nation, and it is not considered a very livable city. For each of the livability categories, we know that Harbison Canyon ranks very well for crime (B), employment (A-) and housing (B-). There is at least one category that did not score well in Harbison Canyon. The following was graded with a discouraging score: amenities (F), cost of living (F) and education (D).

A healthy real estate market serves as a key economic indicator. It could signify overall local economic strength, stability and reflects consumer confidence in the area. Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, Harbison Canyon has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in Harbison Canyon. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in Harbison Canyon are affordable. The median home price for Harbison Canyon homes is $515,000, which is 25.8% higher than the California average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Harbison Canyon, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 6.4, which is 0% lower than the California average.

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      Harbison Canyon transportation information

      Statistic Harbison Canyon California National
      Average one way commute32min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work78.7%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool4.2%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.4%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.7%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home12.7%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Harbison Canyon, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).