At a Glance
Home Value
$185,500
Zillow: $301,921
Median Rent
$961/mo
44.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
55.4%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
17.2% poverty rate
How Dauphin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dauphin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dauphin a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dauphin is $185,500 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,921. Median rent is $961/month, with 44.8% 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 1950.
Education
55.4% of adults in Dauphin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dauphin has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,065
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density2,477/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$35,723
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
Home Value$185,500
Rent$961
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$301,921
Housing Units540
Rent Burden44.8%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation424 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.4%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute18 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Dauphin was founded in 1765.
The median home in Dauphin was built in 1950.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.