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An easy commute, rich culture, and strong sense of community, you can find it all in Harrison. Its central location makes commuting a breeze, and the many community and cultural events make residents not want to leave Harrison.
Harrison offers something for everyone. Excellent schools for life long learning, a bounty of commuting options, and its rich history, Harrison has been a destination for generations.
Centrally located Harrison is in the middle of it all. With a MetroNorth station in downtown Harrison, you can be in Manhattan in about 40 minutes. For drivers, Harrison is right off of I-287, the Hutchinson River Parkway, I-684, and many important local roads. With the Westchester County Airport located in Purchase, it's easy to in and around Harrison, whether it's by plane, train, or automobile.
Home to SUNY Purchase, Manhattanville College, and a Fordham Campus, there are many higher education opportunities in Harrison. Harrison residents attend Harrison Central School District, which is a reason many families choose to make Harrison their home.
The arts are thriving in Harrison! At SUNY Purchase you can stop by the Neuberger Museum of Art or take in wonderful productions at its Performing Arts Center. Even the PepsiCo headquarters in Purchase provide an opportunity to explore their wonderful sculpture garden. Culture abounds in this small town!
With many companies headquartered along the "Platinum Mile," you can find many job opportunities in Purchase. Companies as large as MasterCard and PepsiCo have chosen to make Harrison their home.
450 square miles and 45 cities, towns and villages.
Relax at beaches, hike and bike trails, and enjoy other activities across 18,000 acres of parkland.
Get to Grand Central Station in as little as 30 minutes.
We are proud to launch this exciting partnership with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute—an institution with a 200-year legacy of world-class engineering education and innovation. This collaboration brings cutting-edge academic and workforce development opportunities directly to Westchester County, helping us invest in our most valuable asset—our people. Our employers have told us they want to hire more employees with engineering-related skills. By giving our talented local workforce access to advanced education and skill-building programs right here at home, we are strengthening Westchester's economy, empowering our residents, and positioning the County as a hub for innovation and talent.
