Harrison is a somewhat small village located in the state of Wisconsin. With a population of 14,359 people and three associated neighborhoods, Harrison is the 76th largest community in Wisconsin. Harrison has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Harrison, where the median household income is $109,847.00. Harrison real estate is some of the most expensive in Wisconsin, although Harrison house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some villages, Harrison isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Harrison are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Harrison is a village of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Harrison who work in management occupations (12.71%), office and administrative support (11.64%), and business and financial occupations (7.76%). Also of interest is that Harrison has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 13.02% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Harrison is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Harrison’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. As is often the case in a small village, Harrison doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The citizens of Harrison are among the most well-educated in the nation: 41.92% of adults in Harrison have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Harrison in 2022 was $45,338, which is wealthy relative to Wisconsin and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $181,352 for a family of four. The people who call Harrison home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Harrison residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Harrison include German, Irish, Dutch, Polish, and Norwegian. The most common language spoken in Harrison is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
