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Colonial Park, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County
Colonial Park, PA
At a Glance
How Colonial Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colonial Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Colonial Park a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Colonial Park residents earn a median household income of $69,804 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,485. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colonial Park is $223,800 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,294. Median rent is $1,272/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Colonial Park reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,964/100K.
Education
27.3% of adults in Colonial Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colonial Park has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.