Living in Harriman, NY

Explore Harriman and see how it fits the life you want to build.

2,586 Population Orange County County Village Place Type New York State
Overall Match7.4 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Harriman at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population2,586
Median Household Income$83,488
Median Home Value$270,000
Median Gross Rent$2,061
Median Age40.0
Average Household Size2.3
Unemployment5.8%
Work From Home14.8%
Homeownership59.3%
Housing Vacancy3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Harriman is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Harriman Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Harriman and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.7 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.5 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.5 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.5 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.3 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Harriman

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$270,000
Median Gross Rent$2,061
Homeownership59.3%
Housing Vacancy3.8%
Housing Value7.4/10
Housing Stability7.0/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Harriman, NY

Median Household Income$83,488
Unemployment5.8%
Work From Home14.8%
Employment7.0/10
Remote Work Friendly7.0/10
Income Strength8.6/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Harriman and how households are structured

Population2,586
Median Age40.0
Average Household Size2.3

Harriman is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Harriman

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Harriman point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, substantial annual rainfall and substantial annual snowfall.

Average Summer High85.2°F
Average Winter Low20.7°F
Annual Rainfall51.5 in.
Annual Snowfall35.7 in.

Seasonal Life in Harriman

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Harriman is located in Orange County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Orange County.

County Intelligence

Harriman & Orange County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Harriman is located in Orange County, New York.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Harriman.

Current NarrowTheList data for Harriman shows a population of about 2,586. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Orange County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Harriman.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Monroe, NY 2.2 miles away Kiryas Joel, NY 2.5 miles away Woodbury, NY 2.5 miles away South Blooming Grove, NY 4.6 miles away Tuxedo, NY 4.8 miles away Chester, NY 7.6 miles away Washingtonville, NY 8.3 miles away Tuxedo Park, NY 8.5 miles away Pomona, NY 9.5 miles away Greenwood Lake, NY 9.6 miles away Highland Falls, NY 9.9 miles away