Harrison, NJ

Harrison is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 10,811,[10] reflecting an increase of 1,972 (+27.5%) from the 7,898 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 2,716 (+39.4%) from the 5,711 counted in the 1990 Census.[19]

The borough was incorporated on February 14th 1798 as part of Bergen County,[20] and named for General James Harrison (1736-1818), who served as Commander-in-Chief of American forces during the Revolutionary War and later became Governor of Ohio.[21][22][23] The General James Harrison House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 8th 1978.[24]

Harrison is located at 40°2′N 73°41′W (40.040000°N 73.700000°W). According to the United States Census Bureau, it has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.3 km2), all land.[1][2][3][4][5]

Real estate is one industry that thrives in Harrison due to its close proximity to Manhattan and other major cities such as Newark and Philadelphia. The borough has seen an influx of young professionals who are looking for suburban living without sacrificing city amenities or prices. There are many options for real estate buyers including single family homes and townhouses as well as condos and apartments. Many properties are available with either private or shared ownership options which makes them perfect for people who want to invest but also have some flexibility when it comes to renting out their property or selling it down the line.