Living in Harrismith
Harrismith is a large place in Free State, South Africa, home to 33,390 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 31%, #175 of 578), climate-conscious movers (top 37%, #209 of 578), rural value seekers (top 56%, #322 of 578).
Residents33,390
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport202 km (Moshoeshoe I International)
Nearest city of 100k+71 km
Within 30 km51,200 people
Terrain around itabout 1,760 m, height range 200 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Border with Lesotho58 km
Distance to Bloemfontein298 km
Within 10 km33,390 people
Winter daylight13 h 56 min, sunset 18:00
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Harrismith
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 56 min and sets around 18:00; in late June it sets around 17:16.
How Harrismith ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in South Africa. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In South Africa | In Free State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 45 | #272 of 367 | #22 of 27 | Map |
| Low-income household | 24 | #365 of 578 | #29 of 69 | Map |
| Low-income family | 48 | #292 of 367 | #24 of 27 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #273 of 367 | #22 of 27 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #273 of 367 | #20 of 27 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #267 of 367 | #22 of 27 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #175 of 578 | #22 of 69 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 58 | #343 of 578 | #35 of 69 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 22 | #315 of 367 | #24 of 27 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 34 | #357 of 578 | #30 of 69 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #414 of 578 | #40 of 69 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 35 | #334 of 367 | #25 of 27 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 53 | #330 of 578 | #46 of 69 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #363 of 578 | #41 of 69 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 31 | #327 of 578 | #14 of 69 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #322 of 578 | #44 of 69 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 40 | #285 of 578 | #25 of 69 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 22 | #326 of 578 | #29 of 69 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #209 of 578 | #25 of 69 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #416 of 578 | #40 of 69 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.