Harrison, NJ town hall & government
Harrison spent $96.3 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $4,700 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Harrison's government.
Who runs Harrison
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Harrison's money goes
Harrison runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other New Jersey cities.
Where the money comes from
- From the state 51%
- Property taxes 25%
- Fees & charges 17%
- From the federal government 3%
- From other local governments 2%
- Interest, fines & other 1%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- Sales taxes <1%
Who works for Harrison
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2024. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Harrison Town School District
Harrison's K–12 school district. The schools are run by Harrison, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from New Jersey districts overall: 48% local, 46% state, 6% federal
- Local 23%
- State 71%
- Federal 6%
Of the $22,422 per pupil, $13,758 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Harrison kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Harrison pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Harrison's government
Who represents Harrison
Harrison is represented in Congress by Senators Cory A. Booker and Andy Kim and Representative Robert Menendez. Mikie Sherrill is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.