Harrison Township is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades C+ overall, 471st among Michigan's 697 graded towns, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is schools: its schools rank ahead of 67% of Michigan towns. It also does better than most on incomes: the median household earns $80K. Its lowest everyday mark is in cost of living: the typical home is worth about $279K, 3.6 years of the Detroit metro’s $77K median household income. On hazard risk, just 114 of Michigan’s 1,279 towns do worse. Harrison Township's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 87% of U.S. towns. On history, just 64 of Michigan’s 1,279 towns do worse.

StrongestA⁻OutdoorsWeakestCWalkability

A commuter town

96% of working residents leave Harrison Township for work

Where Harrison Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

2,713jobs based in Harrison Township

4%of working residents work in town

14 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2021

How Harrison Township grades

Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Harrison Township is from typical.

How grading works

WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.6 of 20; 5.5% of households have no car; 0.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →SchoolsB⁺Open →Jobs & incomeBOpen →Cost of livingC⁺Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC⁺Open →HealthMclaren Macomb 3.3 miles awayC⁺Open →

Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.

Outdoors7% conserved landA⁻Open →HistoryC⁻Open →Civic life1.7 library visits per resident; 1.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →

Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.

ClimateCold winters, 82° summer afternoons, 32″ of snow–Open →Housing market$279K typical home, down 2.9% in a year–Open →Who lives here–Open →

How TownRatings grades towns →

Nearby attractions

Ford Field and 40 more within 40 miles

Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Harrison Township. Close and well known come first.

All 59 attractions →

Big draw21 mi Stadium & arenaFord Field

12 mi LakeLake Saint Clair

21 mi Stadium & arenaComerica Park

21 mi TheatreFox Theatre

29 mi MuseumThe Henry Ford1.8M visitors a year

19 mi GardenBelle Isle Park

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons

Photo credits

Ford Field: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Lake Saint Clair: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Comerica Park: City of Detroit, Public domain · Fox Theatre: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Henry Ford: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Belle Isle Park: WMrapids, CC0

Getting set up

Moving to Harrison Township: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Harrison Township, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →

PowerDTE20.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA

WaterHarrison Township water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA

Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC

Trash & dumpTringali SanitationTrash haulerTown site

SchoolsL'Anse Creuse Public SchoolsWhich school depends on your addressNCES

Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.gov

Who runs elections hereHarrison Township ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025

ZIP code4804548045 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Harrison Township.

Harrison Township has home values falling while Michigan’s rise and sends most of its workers to Detroit and beyond, but it has a long record of flood insurance claims.

OutdoorsA⁻

Conserved land covers 6.6% of Harrison Township

11 miles of trail in 8 parks and preserves. Lake Saint Clair Metropark, at 618 acres with 6.1 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.

#278for trails in MI

	Harrison Township	Michigan towns	U.S. towns
Conserved land	6.6%	4.4%	4.3%
Miles of trail per square mile	0.5 miles per square mile	0.3	0.4

6.6%

conserved · 1,003 of 15,114 acres

11 mi

of trails · 0.5 per sq mi

Biggest places to walk	Trails	Acres
1. Lake Saint Clair Metropark	6.1 mi	618
2. Harley Ensign Memorial Boating Access Site	0.4 mi	19
3. Clinton River Cut-Off Boating Access Site	—	9

Full pageHarrison Township’s outdoors pageOpen the page

Trail map11 miles of trail, mapped Pick a walk6.1 miles of trail · Lake Saint Clair Metropark Conserved land6.6% conserved · 1,003 acres protected Questions“Where can I hike in Harrison Township?”

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

SchoolsB⁺

For schools, Harrison Township earns a B+

Its public schools are run by the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools. Two of its 8 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.

67%of MI districts it outscoresB⁺School Grade

School	Level	Students	Letter
Middle School CentralLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8	Grades 6–8	601	B⁻
High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12	Grades 9–12	1,172	B⁻

Full pageHarrison Township’s schools pageOpen the page

The districtsL'Anse Creuse Public Schools Vs. the neighborsAhead of 1 of its 3 graded neighbors Every school8 schools · Middle School Central Questions“Are Harrison Township’s schools good?”

NCES · EDFacts · graded within MI on state tests and graduation

Work & commuteJobs & income grade B

Most working residents commute out of Harrison Township

Harrison Township has 2,713 jobs for its 10,936 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out. Jobs based here fell from 4,045 in 2011 to 2,713.

Most working residents leave Harrison Township for work: only 4% work in town. Jobs based in Harrison Township fell to 2,713 in 2021, 1,332 fewer than in 2011. At 28 minutes, Harrison Township’s average trip to work is against 25 minutes in Michigan’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns.

4%work in town

	Harrison Township	Michigan towns	U.S. towns
Average trip to work	28 minutes	25 minutes	25 minutes
Work from home	14%	10%	11%
Working residents who work in town	3.8%	5.9%	8%

Where working residents work

In Harrison Township4%

Detroit11%

Clinton Township9%

Warren8%

Troy6%

14 mi

median commute distance

2,713

jobs based in Harrison Township

A commuter town

jobs vs. working residents

Walkability grade: more walkable than 29% of U.S. towns

Full pageHarrison Township’s work & commute pageOpen the page

The jobs here2,713 jobs based here · A commuter town Where people work4% work in Harrison Township Commute times28 minutes · The average commute How far they goHalf commute less than 14 miles

Census LEHD 2021 · ACS

Climate

Four seasons and pleasant summers in Harrison Township

Harrison Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 82°F, Harrison Township’s July high is close to Michigan’s towns (82°F) and below U.S. towns (85°F).

32″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter22–34°

Spring38–56°

Summer62–80°

Fall45–60°

Oct 24

typical first frost

Apr 30

typical last frost

+1.9°

vs. the 20th-century average

Full pageHarrison Township’s climate pageOpen the page

A year of weatherJuly highs 82°, January lows 19°Rain & snow32″ of snow a winter · 34 inches of rain and snow a year Heating & coolingMostly a heating bill Then and now+1.9° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Who lives here

Fewer children than Michigan overall

Children under 18 are 16% of residents (21% statewide). The median age in Harrison Township is 45.8 years. 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Michigan.

45.8median age · MI 40.2

	Harrison Township	Michigan towns	U.S. towns
Under 18	16%	21%	22%
Median age	45.8 years	42.5 years	40.5 years
Aged 65 or older	20%	19%	18%

Harrison TownshipMichiganUnited States

MIU.S.

Ages · share of residents

18%

Education · adults 25 and older

No diploma4%

High school30%

Some college23%

Associate’s15%

Bachelor’s15%

Graduate13%

Women and men · all residents

49% women, 51% men

That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.

Ages and education in Harrison Township
	Harrison Township	MI	U.S.
Under 10	7.5%	11.2%	11.6%
10 to 17	8.5%	10.1%	10.3%
18 to 24	8.9%	9.2%	9.1%
25 to 34	13.9%	13.2%	13.7%
35 to 44	10.6%	12.2%	13.2%
45 to 54	13%	12%	12.2%
55 to 64	17.8%	13.6%	12.7%
65 to 74	11.5%	11.2%	10.2%
75 and older	8.3%	7.4%	7%
No diploma	4.2%	7.9%	10.4%
High school	30.2%	28%	26%
Some college	22.6%	21.9%	19.1%
Associate’s	15.3%	9.8%	8.8%
Bachelor’s	15%	19.7%	21.6%
Graduate	12.8%	12.7%	14.1%

Full pageHarrison Township by the numbersOpen the page

Ages45.8 median age · 20% are 65 or older Schooling28% have a four-year degree Homes73% own their home · Homeowners Income$80K a year · Median household income

U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates

HealthC⁺

Harrison Township is less healthy than 57% of U.S. towns

Harrison Township beats the Michigan average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 82% of Harrison Township adults had a checkup this year.

43%healthier than U.S. townsC⁺Health Grade

	Harrison Township	Michigan towns	U.S. towns
Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES)	82%	80%	79%
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)	39%	36%	35%
Obesity (CDC PLACES)	39%	37%	35%
Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES)	37%	34%	36%

32 measures vs. Michigan

1 better31 too close to call0 worse

What stands out	Harrison Township	MI
More adults seeing a dentist	71.1%	68%

Mclaren Macomb

3.3 mi away · emergency room

1 of 3

care shortages: mental health

44th

percentile among MI towns

Full pageHarrison Township’s health reportOpen the page

Everyday habitsMore smokers Hospitals & doctors nearby3.3 miles to an ER · Mclaren Macomb How adults are doingMore adults in frequent physical distress Every CDC estimateBetter than MI on 1 of 32

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

HousingCost of living grade C⁺

For cost of living, Harrison Township earns a C+

Values fell 2.9% in the past year while the Michigan typical home rose 3.8%. At about $279K, home values are up 7% in five years, against a rise of 24% across Michigan.

The typical Harrison Township home is worth about $279,000, 6% above the Michigan typical home.

$279KZillow home value

	Harrison Township	Michigan towns	U.S. towns
Households that own their home	73%	84%	73%
Median rent	$1,097 a month	$1,045 a month	$1,185 a month

Typical home value

Harrison Township$279K

Michigan$264K

−2.9%

value change, 1 year

Full pageHarrison Township’s housing & cost-of-living pageOpen the page

Prices over the yearsDown 2.9% in a year Years of income to buyA typical home costs 3.5 years of income Rents$1,097 a month · Median rent Vs. the neighborsAhead of 2 of its 3 graded neighbors

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center

Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C⁺

Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Harrison Township

245 flood insurance claims have been filed here, and 14 properties have flooded more than once.

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 245 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Harrison Township.

53risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves

245

paid flood claims since 1979

Full pageHarrison Township’s hazards pageOpen the page

What it facesModerate risk Flood claims245 paid flood claims · Since 1979 Past disasters15 disaster declarations · Declared for the county Get ready1.9 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Harrison Township

17pages on Harrison Township

The big questions

SchoolsB⁺Beat 67% of MI districts · 8 schools HealthC⁺Better than MI on 1 of 32 CDC measures Cost of livingC⁺$279K typical home · down 2.9% in a year Work & commuteB$80K median household income · 2,713 jobs here Natural hazardsC⁺FEMA risk higher than 53% of U.S. communities · inland flooding

Out and about

OutdoorsA⁻11 mi of trails · 7% conserved land PlacesAttractions59 nearby · Selfridge Military Air Museum under 1 mi LibraryD1.7 library visits per resident CollegesMacomb Community College is 9.7 mi away

The story

Town Hall & politicsOne full-time town employee per 400 residents Climate82° summer highs · 32″ of snow

Day to day

News2 recent stories about Harrison Township WeatherHandbookZIP code 48045 Town SquareNeighbors

After high school

Colleges nearby

1 within 15 miles of the center of Harrison Township

Macomb Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Warren9.7 mi$3,660 in-state tuition

About 4 of every 100 Harrison Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.

Prices by family income, graduation and earnings →

About Harrison Township

Charter township in Michigan, United States

Official town website ↗

Harrison Charter Township is a charter township of Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 24,314 at the 2020 census. Harrison Township was formed in 1827 in the Michigan Territory along the shores of Lake St. Clair. The township became a charter township in 1978.

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