New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Harrison, NJ
About Harrison
Harrison is a small town on the Passaic River, a former "hive of industry" now undergoing major transit-oriented redevelopment around its rebuilt PATH station and the Red Bull Arena waterfront (per the town's adopted waterfront redevelopment plan, read September 24, 2026). Older industrial blocks sit alongside thousands of new apartments, making Harrison one of Hudson County's most rapidly changing towns — essentially the eastern edge of Newark's orbit, with Manhattan a short train ride away.
Home prices in Harrison
The median listing price in Harrison is $449,000.
Top places in Harrison
- Red Bull Arena — home of the New York Red Bulls (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Harrison PATH station — the rebuilt transit hub (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Harrison Town Hall (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The Passaic River waterfront and new transit-oriented apartment districts.
- Riverfront Park along the Passaic.
Commuting from Harrison
- PATH station in town (rebuilt north entrance opened 2023, shown in the Commons photo below) with direct service to both 33rd Street (Midtown) and World Trade Center (Downtown).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~20–30 minutes (approximate; highly traffic-dependent).
Schools in Harrison
Public schools: Harrison School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Harrison FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Harrison, NJ?
The median listing price in Harrison is $449,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Harrison, NJ?
PATH station in town (rebuilt north entrance opened 2023, shown in the Commons photo below) with direct service to both 33rd Street (Midtown) and World Trade Center (Downtown). - Which school district serves Harrison, NJ?
Harrison is served by Harrison School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.