Dauphin, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,065
Population
2,477/sq mi density
$185,500
Home Value
$289,258 Zillow
$961
Median Rent
44.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
80
Violent Crime/100K
1,474 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$185,500
34% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$961/mo
17% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
80.1%
22% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
540
Median year built: 1950
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$185,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$289,258
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
80.1%
Owner-Occupied
19.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,058/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,212/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,493/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,920/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,977/mo
Census median rent:
$961/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
44.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
45% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1950
Average age of housing stock: 76 years
Homeownership Rate
80.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $185,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $289,258 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $961 |
| FMR Studio | $1,058 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,212 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,493 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,920 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,977 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 80.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 540 |
| Median Year Built | 1950 |
| Rent Burden | 44.8% |
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