North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Harrisburg is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 19,203. Residents earn $143,393 per year, which is 91% above the national average.
Based on current data, Harrisburg receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Harrisburg stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Harrisburg is $143,393, which is significantly higher than the national average — 91% above $75,149. This places Harrisburg among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Harrisburg is $431,900, making it a premium housing market at 53% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,407 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Harrisburg is a highly educated community — 55.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Harrisburg enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 79.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.5% |
| 53% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $143,393 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,508 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,087 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,123 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,614 |
| County GDP | $12,962M |
| Restaurants | 487 |
| Healthcare | 457 |
| Retail | 754 |
| Manufacturing | 172 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,546 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.05% |
| Commute Time | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 21.5% |
| Census Median | $431,900 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $490,148 |
| Median List Price | $557,500 |
| Median List Price | $557,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $207 |
| Homes Sold | 19 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 25.5% |
| Inventory | 106 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,407 |
| 107% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,463 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,546 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.05% |
| Obesity | 29.6% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 9.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,537/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 457 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.9 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 12.6 sq mi (32.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,528/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3075°N, 80.6456°W |
| County FIPS | 37025 |
Winner: Republican by 7.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 55.7% |
| 65% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,528/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 457 |
| Restaurants | 487 |
| Retail Stores | 754 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 21.5% |