Nairiman, 2024
Harriman’s story
116 years in pictures
Census counts: 680 in 1920, 2,714 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2024 and 4 maps from 1902 on.
- 1910Harriman is settled
Photo: Alexbuilerman · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
2,596
2025 Census estimate · −2.4% since 2020
Typical home
$384K
+3% in a year
Household income
$83K
median
Median age
40.0
years
Jobs based here
801
A commuter town
TownGrade
A−
#194 of 745 in NY
Is Harriman a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Harriman grades A− overall, ranked 194th of 745 in New York. It is more walkable than 98% of U.S. towns. Crime is low: it reports less per resident than 92% of U.S. towns and it is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns. The trade-off is money: homes are expensive, about $384K for a typical one and 3.9 times the Kiryas Joel metro’s $98K median household income. Harriman’s median rent is $2,061 a month, against $1,098 a month in New York’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. On history, just 16 of New York’s 1,216 towns do worse. The biggest park or preserve is Mary Harriman Park, at 22 acres.
What makes Harriman stand out
Where Harriman beats most towns.
A growing town
Harriman has grown 9% since 2010
2,424 counted in 2010 and 2,714 in 2020; an estimated 2,596 in 2025.
Since 2020 the trend has turned: down 2.4%, after 12% growth in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Harriman grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New York), ordered by how far Harriman is from typical.
Its grades run from A+ for walkability (better than 98% of comparable towns) to D for cost of living (better than 10%), so the A− overall blends very different results.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 13.5 of 20; 10.3% of households have no carA+Open →SafetyAOpen →Cost of livingDOpen →HealthKeller Ach (West Point) 10.4 miles awayA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 33% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →Jobs & income$83K median household income; 801 jobs based hereBOpen →SchoolsBeat 55% of New York districts on tests and graduationBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trailA−Open →History1 notable person born hereDOpen →Civic life5.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 601 attractions →United States Military Academy and 317 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Harriman. Close and well known come first.
Big draw11 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
Big draw38 mi GardenCentral Park40.0M visitors a year
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw34 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw39 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw38 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Harriman: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Harriman, and how to reach them.
PowerOrange & Rockland26.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHarriman Village water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers93% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereOrange County Board of ElectionsOrange County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code1092610926 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Harriman.
Harriman pairs an A− overall with homes cheaper than the New York norm and sees little violent crime.
SafetyA
Harriman’s grade for safety is an A
Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2025, 0.8 per 1,000 residents.
The property crime rate in Harriman is 2.3 per 1,000 residents.
92%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Harriman | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.3 per 1,000 residents | 7.6 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.8 per 1,000 residents | 0.8 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Harriman0.8
New York3.7
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Harriman2.3
New York15.7
U.S.15.5
92nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
83rd
percentile among NY towns
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
6
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HealthA−
Harriman’s grade for health is an A−
17% of Harriman adults have been diagnosed with depression. Harriman beats the New York average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 30% of Harriman adults have high blood pressure.
80%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Harriman | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 21% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 17% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. New York
6 better26 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Harriman | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.9% | 12.8% |
Keller Ach (West Point)
10.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
64th
percentile among NY towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Compared with most of New York and the rest of the country, fewer of Harriman’s working residents work locally
1.4% of working residents work locally in Harriman. The top destinations are New York (26%), Monroe (7%) and Woodbury (6%). Harriman’s average trip to work is 32 minutes.
1%work in town
| Harriman | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 10% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Harriman1%
New York26%
Monroe7%
Woodbury6%
Ramapo6%
21 mi
median commute distance
801
jobs based in Harriman
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 98% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade D
Harriman’s grade for cost of living is a D
Harriman grades A− overall with a typical home of about $384K, below the New York typical value; only 33 of the 89 New York towns graded A− or better can say that.
The typical Harriman home is worth about $384,000, up 3% in a year, 27% below the New York typical home.
$384KZillow home value
Typical home value
Harriman$384K
New York$525K
+3%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Harriman, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Harriman has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 19° and about 36 inches of snow falls in a winter.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–38°
Spring38–59°
Summer60–81°
Fall43–63°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 10
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Harriman faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 67% of U.S. communities. Since 1996, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Harriman.
33risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesCold waves
2
paid flood claims since 1996
11
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
An age mix much like New York’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the New York average. Harriman has lost 2.4% of its people since 2020, down to 2,596 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 38% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 40% across New York.
40median age · NY 39.8
| Harriman | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 15% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 18% | 20% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 38% | 32% | 29% |
| Median age | 40 years | 43 years | 40.5 years |
HarrimanNew YorkUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma10%
High school30%
Some college12%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate15%
Women and men · all residents
57% women, 43% men
About 75 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.8 points). Across New York, 51.2% of residents are women.
| Harriman | NY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.9% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.5% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.8% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 18.9% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.4% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.5% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.4% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.9% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.8% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.8% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.7% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 12.2% | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.2% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.3% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.7% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,600, single groups can be off by several points
OutdoorsA−
Harriman has set aside 6% of its land for conservation
0.7 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
6%conserved
| Harriman | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 6% | 5.2% | 4.3% |
6%
conserved · 39 of 651 acres
0.7 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mary Harriman Park | — | 22 |
| 2. Harriman State Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Harriman
20pages on Harriman
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 55% of NY districtsSafetyA0.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than NY on 6 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingD$384K typical home · up 3% in a yearWork & commuteB$83K median household income · 801 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 33% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
18 within 15 miles of the center of Harriman
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas JoelUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Monroe1.9 mi$16,000 tuitionUnited States Military AcademyUniversity or college · Public · West Point11.2 miRockland Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Suffern12.5 mi$6,862 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Harriman residents are enrolled in college, about the same as New York.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Harriman for work
Where Harriman’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
801jobs based in Harriman
1%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Harriman
Village in New York, United States
Harriman is a village in Orange County, New York, United States. It is in the southeastern section of the town of Monroe, with a small portion in the town of Woodbury. The population was 2,714 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh metropolitan area as well as the larger New York metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 538 ft
- ZIP code
- 10926
- Area code
- 845
Harriman’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Harriman.
WoodburyHarriman
How the neighbors grade
Woodbury reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Harriman with a neighbor →
Questions about Harriman
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Harriman, NY a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Harriman grades A− overall, better than 76% of U.S. towns and #194 of 745 in New York. It grades A− for health, A for safety and B for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Harriman, NY expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.