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Halifax, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
641 Population 1,885/sq mi density
$58,906 Median Income $27,075 per capita
$179,200 Home Value $220,662 Zillow
$834 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$58,906 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,200 home value, $834/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Halifax, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,906
22% below
$27,075 per capita
Home Value
$179,200
36% below
Zillow: $220,662
Median Rent
$834/mo
28% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
605/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
31.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
51°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Halifax Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Halifax's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
64%
Rent
72%
Poverty
255%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Halifax a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Halifax residents earn a median household income of $58,906 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,075. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.6% 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 Halifax is $179,200 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,662. Median rent is $834/month, with 27.5% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Halifax reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 605/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

13.5% of adults in Halifax hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Halifax has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population641
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,885/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,906
Per Capita$27,075
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty31.6%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308

Housing

A+
Home Value$179,200
Rent$834
Ownership53.9%
Zillow$220,662
Housing Units362
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property605/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary121/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,617/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation449 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Halifax was founded in 1784.
The median home in Halifax was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.