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Harrison County
  • County in Texas

Report Card

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

editorial

Harrison County is located in Texas with a population of 68,674. In Harrison County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Harrison County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Harrison County are above average.

About

Population
68,674

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$152,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$846
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    26%
  • Own
    74%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    449.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    25.2
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    100.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    1,013.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,203.6
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    244.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    17%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    7%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    34%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    12%
    national  11%

Working in Harrison County

Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$57,996
National
$69,021

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