Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
City Beans Cafe
Coffee Shop
Freetown Cafe
Coffee Shop
La Moda
Coffee Shop
Sweet & Green Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Doce Amor
Coffee Shop
Blueprint Cafe Lounge
Coffee Shop
Cafe Con Pan
Coffee Shop
Yaya Tea
Coffee Shop
Snack Mania Brazilian Delights
Coffee Shop
Bagels Plus
Coffee Shop
Angelo's Gourmet Eatery
Coffee Shop
Wold Nectar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Melange Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Grove
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Formaggio's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) A+
Red Bull Arena
Stadium
B-52'S Lounge
Nightclub
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
New Jersey Historical Society
Museum
Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art
Art Gallery
Paul Robeson Galleries
Art Gallery
Newark Museum
Museum
Prudential Center
Stadium
QXT's Nightclub
Nightclub
Prudential Concert Grove
Theatre Arts
Cityplex 12
Cinema
Newark Schools Stadium
Stadium
FlyNYON
Attraction
William D. McDowell Observatory
Museum
Meadowlands Environment Center
Museum
Food and Drink (6) A-
Wendy's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Cork
Alcohol
Cork Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Top Shelf Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Newark Local Beer
Bar
Home Slice
Fast Food
Bello's Pub and Grill
Bar
Maite
Bar
Martini 494
Bar
Hanna's Deli
Deli
Baru Lounge
Bar
Kilkenny's
Bar
i Lounge
Bar
Mompou Tapas Wine Bar and Lounge
Bar
Qdoba
Fast Food
The Halal Guys
Fast Food
Wok To Walk
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Buy Rite
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Fraternal Order of Police
Community Centre
YM/WCA of Newark & Vicinity
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Senior Citizen's Center
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Powerhouse Gym
Gym
Groceries (1) A+
Seabra Foods
Grocery Store
Garden Farm Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Bonzão Supermarket
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Betel Bakery
Bakery
Pão da Terra
Bakery
Teixeira's Bakery
Bakery
Met Foodmarkets
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Newark Fish Market
Seafood
Pao Com Manteiga
Bakery
Seabra Foods
Grocery Store
Seabra's Market
Grocery Store
Seabra Foods
Grocery Store
Health Food
Health Food
Lopes Sausage Company
Butcher
Sohno Bakery
Bakery
Anthony's Shop and Save Supermarket
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Food Depot Supermarket
Grocery Store
Cuba Bakery
Bakery
R. Violante & Son Meat Market
Butcher
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
3 Sisters Grocery & Supermarket
Grocery Store
Parks (7) A+
Veterans Plaza
Park
West Hudson Park
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Lombardi Park
Park
Riverbank Park
Park
Mother Cabrini Park
Park
Monsignor Doane Park
Park
Military Park
Park
Peter Francisco Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Mulberry Commons
Park
New Street Plaza
Park
Norman Samuels Plaza
Park
Hayes Park
Park
Sussex Park
Park
Independence Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Field
Park
Justic William J. Brennan Jr. Park
Park
Hennessey Street Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Gunnell Oval Complex
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Hank Aaron Field
Park
First Street Park
Park
Arlington Park
Park
Shops (1) D-
Bounge
Department Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Park Place News
Convenience Store
70 Adams Street Plaza
Mall
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Wawa
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Halsey News
Convenience Store
Nike Factory Store
Clothing
White Star Nails
Beauty
Kid's Place
Clothing
Hudson Supply of Newark
Home Improvement
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Wise Vision & Hearing
Optician
SaveSmart
Department Store
Ironbound Grocery Store
Convenience Store
Sunoco
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Furniture Masters
Furniture
Cisne Nail Beauty Spa
Beauty
Rutgers Book Store
Books
Marshalls
Department Store
Kearny Commons
Mall
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 38.1% take public transportation in Harrison.
Public Transit Stops (25)
Stops & Stations A+
Frank E Rodgers Boulevard at Sussex Street
Bus Stop
Frank E Rodgers Boulevard at Sussex Street
Bus Stop
Frank E Rodgers Boulevard at Angelo Cifelli Drive
Bus Stop
Frank E Rodgers Boulevard at Angelo Cifelli Drive
Bus Stop
Frank E Rodgers Boulevard at Jersey Street
Bus Stop
Harrison Avenue at 5th Street
Bus Stop
Harrison Avenue at 6th Street
Bus Stop
Harrison
Transit Station
Harrison Avenue at Frank E Rodgers Boulevard
Bus Stop
Davis Avenue at Harrison Avenue
Bus Stop
Davis Avenue at Harrison Avenue
Bus Stop
PATH Station
Bus Stop
Frank E Rodgers Boulevard at Cleveland Avenue
Bus Stop
Harrison Avenue at 3rd Street
Bus Stop
PATH Station
Bus Stop
Frank E Rodgers Boulevard at Cleveland Avenue
Bus Stop
Harrison Avenue at 3rd Street
Bus Stop
Harrison Avenue at North 2nd Street
Bus Stop
Harrison Avenue at North 2nd Street
Bus Stop
Davis Avenue at William Street
Bus Stop
Frank E Rodgers Boulevard at William Street
Bus Stop
Davis Avenue at Cross Street
Bus Stop
Frank E Rodgers Boulevard at Central Avenue
Bus Stop
Frank E Rodgers Boulevard at Cape May Street
Bus Stop
Frank E Rodgers Boulevard at Cape May Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
38.1% A+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Harrison is 128/100 - which is 6% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C

Harrison crime rates are 2,379 per 100k, which is 47% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
2,079 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
300 crimes per 100k C+
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employment A+

The median income in Harrison is $66,699 - which is 10% lower than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$66,699 C
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Saint Michael's Medical Center
Hospital
Rutgers Public Safety and Security
Police
NJIT Public Safety
Police
Newark Police Complex
Police
Engine 7 NFD
Fire Station
Kearny Fire Department
Fire Station
University Hospital
Hospital
Kearny Police Department
Police
Unity Drugs
Pharmacy
Engine 11 Ladder 11 Hazmat
Fire Station
E10 L5 R1 Arson HQ
Fire Station
Columbus Hospital
Hospital
Engine 18 BC4 NFD
Fire Station
Belmont Medical Center
Clinic
Engine 18 BC 4
Fire Station
Clara Maass Medical Center
Hospital
East Orange Police Department
Police
East Orange General Hospital
Hospital
Grove Street Fire House
Fire Station
East Orange Truck Company Number 3
Fire Station
East Orange Engine Company Number 4
Fire Station
East Orange Fire Company Number 1
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B+

Harrison home prices are $338,500 - which is 7% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$338,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
6% B
Home Affordability
5.1x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The Harrison graduation rate is 78% - which is 10% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (3) A+
Lincoln Elementary School
Washington Middle School
Hamilton Intermediate School
East Newark Public School
Newark Prep Charter School
Alpha & Omega Christian School
Washington Elementary School
North Star Academy Charter School
Franklin Elementary School
Hawkins Street School
Wilson Avenue School
Lafayette Street School
Kearny Christian Academy
Paulo Freire Charter School
The Gray Charter School
Perpetual Help Day Nursery
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Discovery Charter School
Merit Preparatory Charter School Of Newark
St Michael School
Ann Street School
Mckinley
Ironbound Catholic Academy
East Ward Elementary School
Oliver Street School
High Schools (1) A
Harrison High School
Alpha & Omega Christian School
Alif Muhammads N/A School
North Star Academy Charter School
Kearny Christian Academy
Uplift Academy
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Central High School
Technology High School
Kearny High School
East Side High School
St Benedict'S Prep
Newark Tech
American History High School
Arts High School
Barringer Arts High School
Barringer Academy Of S.T.E.A.M.
Science Park High School
Essex Co Jdc
Essex Co Youth House
Phillip'S Academy Charter School
St Vincent Academy
Essex Regional School
Essex Rgc
Newark Leadership Academy
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ratings A+

Harrison has an overall rating of 89% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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Harrison, NJ Area Guide

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Harrison Area Facts

  • Harrison has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Harrison crime rates are 47% higher than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Harrison is 6% higher than the New Jersey average

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Fastest growing and improving Town in New Jersey 4.5 rating By Peter Talbot ( Dec 07, 2016) Harrison with extensive new development is on the PATH system, surrounded by the Passaic River, walking distance from Downtown Newark, convenient to buses, airport, NJ Transit. Crime rate is very low, population most diverse in all of New Jersey. A top living community for youn ...Read More g professionals and grad students at NJIT, Rutgers Newark and NYC downtown colleges. It is the unthinkable in New Jersey: great food, secure living, huge cost savings over New York, Hoboken and the Jersey City waterfront but just as convenient. For a renter it's the best spot in New Jersey. Schools are much better than ratings because district handles large ESL middle school population. Portuguese, South American, Eastern European and Asian local population well served by stores, restaurants. If you aren't looking at Harrison as a new arrival to the NYC metro as an alternative to Brooklyn and Queens you aren't looking hard enough. High demand only going to get higher despite huge new unit investment. Home of Red Bulls Stadium and much more. Go Blue Tide! Read Less
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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Harrison? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Veterans Plaza
      West Hudson Park
      Riverfront Park
      Lombardi Park
      Riverbank Park
      Mother Cabrini Park
      Monsignor Doane Park
      Military Park

      Entertainment

      Red Bull Arena
      B-52'S Lounge
      New Jersey Performing Arts Center
      New Jersey Historical Society
      Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art
      Paul Robeson Galleries
      Newark Museum
      Prudential Center

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Five Guys
      Cork
      Cork Wine & Spirits
      Dunkin'
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Top Shelf Wine & Liquor

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Harrison? Of all people who commute, 38.1% take public transportation in Harrison.
      Drive to Work
      38%

      38% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      38%

      33% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      6% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Harrison? The cost of living in Harrison is 128/100 - which is 6% higher than New Jersey.
      Harrison
      128

      28% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Harrison? Harrison crime rates are 2,379, which are 47% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      2,379 per 100k people

      2% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 43

      2% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      51%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Harrison? The median income in Harrison is $66,699 which is 10% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $66,69921% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,78323% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Harrison a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Harrison home prices? Harrison home prices are $338,500 - which is 7% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $338,50083% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,62171% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      24%

      62% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Harrison have good schools? The Harrison graduation rate is 78% - which is 10% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      15% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      8% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Harrison a good place to live? Harrison has an overall rating of 89% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      4 total surveys

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