Harrison
A community guide to Harrison in New York, los Estados Unidos.
- Population
- 28,218 residents
- Region
- New York
- Country
- los Estados Unidos
- Coordinates
- 40.9690, -73.7126
Community and amenities
Harrison offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in New York: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Harrison's residents. Visitors passing through Harrison encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
History
The history of Harrison is bound up with the broader story of New York. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across los Estados Unidos, Harrison has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Climate
The climate at Harrison is milder year-round, with moderate seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 40.97 within los Estados Unidos. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Harrison experience. Visitors planning a trip to Harrison should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Geography and location
Harrison sits at approximate coordinates 40.9690 latitude and -73.7126 longitude within New York. The terrain and natural features around Harrison reflect those typical of its part of los Estados Unidos, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider New York road network providing the principal routes in and out.