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About Harrison, MI

If you enjoy lakes, you will love living in Harrison. This small town, with a population of 2,114, is near the shores of the 175-acre Budd Lake. There are more than 20 lakes within a 20-minute drive of Harrison. Outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy all-sports lake activities come to this area yearly by the thousands.

The quaint town of Harrison had humble beginnings as a lumber town. There were sawmills on the shores of Budd Lake when the town started as a village in 1880. It became the county seat of Clare County and the City of Harrison in 1891.

The town got its name from William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States of America. President Harrison’s presidency is the shortest one on record. President Harrison served only for 31 days after his inauguration in 1841. Shortly after becoming president, he became ill with typhoid and died from the fever.

Even though his presidency was short, the town of Harrison continues to honor his legacy.

What to do in Harrison, MI

This town is a destination location for many tourists who come for a visit all year long to enjoy seasonal activities. There is plenty to do if you like the outdoors.

• Shopping: The Harrison City Market is a home goods store. A favorite shop for tourists is the Petoskey Stone Gallery & Gifts, featuring handmade jewelry crafted with beautiful pieces of polished stones. Baker Lane is a candle store with amazing scented candles.
• Budd Lake: Going fishing on Budd Lake is like a right of passage for youngsters growing up in this area. Many a pleasant summer comes from enjoying the activities on the lake.
• Wilson State Park: This 36-acre forested area is on the northwest shore of Budd Lake. It has 160 campsites and a sandy beach to use when swimming in the lake. Angling (fishing with a rod and line) is popular on Budd Lake.

Working in Harrison, MI

The industries that create the local economy are health care, retail, hospitality, and tourism.

The area has a low 3.9% unemployment rate compared to the average 6% unemployment rate in the United States.

The median household annual income is $28,083 a year compared to $53,482 a year across America. The median family income from all sources is $32,917, nearly $38,000 less than the national average.

Future job growth should be approximately 30.6% for the next ten years, slightly lower than America’s expected growth rate of 33.5% over the next decade.

The largest employers include education (14.0%), hospitality (10.1%), construction (8.6%), public administration (7.9%), health care (6.0%), food & beverage stores (5.4%), and administrative support/waste management services (2.8%).

Harrison, MI Neighborhoods

Enjoying a lakeside home and owning a lakefront property in this area is very desirable. Many who live in Harrison have a second vacation home on Budd Lake.

The most expensive neighborhoods in Harrison are Cooperton/Long Lake Heights, Leota/Rainbow Bend, and Ash Acres/Buck Trails.

• **Cooperton/Long Lake Heights:**Many of the homes in this neighborhood are either owner-occupied or used as vacation rental properties by the homeowners. The median price of a home is $159,714.
• Leota/Rainbow Bend: This area has a median home price of $146,009.The vacancy rate is nearly 60% in this neighborhood because many homes are seasonally rented and stay vacant during the low season. During the high season, tourists outnumber the locals.
• Ash Acres/Buck Trails: This area has apartment complexes mixed with single-family homes. The median sales price for a home is $99,426. Most homes have three or four bedrooms. The vacancy rate is 45.1%, so finding an available place to buy or rent is easy. The rental price is an average of $824 per month, which is lower than most of the state.

Harrison, MI School District

The school district is managed by Harrison Community Schools. The school district allocates $12,908 per year for each student. The ratio of students-to-teacher is 18.43 to 1, which is very high.

There are no private schools in the town.

There are no colleges or universities in Harrison. The nearest college is Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. This school is 30 minutes due south on US 127.

Moving to Harrison, MI

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Electricity and natural gas come from Consumers Energy. Water and sewer services come from the City of Harrison. American Waste provides garbage collection services and recycling.

The town has Harrison City Park, which the Parks Department maintains.

The local political system includes an elected mayor and six city council members. The mayor has a two-year term. The city council members serve for a four-year term.

Harrison, MI Housing

Home prices are trending up and increasing each year by 18.5%. The median home price is $126,500. Even though the home prices are going up, they still represent good value compared to the home prices and rental rates in other parts of the state and the national average.

The low cost of housing contributes to the lower cost of living in this area. Housing is 30% lower than the rest of the state and 56% lower than the U.S. average. The cost of living in Harrison is 9% less than the statewide average. It is 19% less when compared to the average of all the cities across the USA.