At a Glance
Median Income
$143,393
$48,508 per capita
Home Value
$431,900
Zillow: $490,148
Median Rent
$2,407/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
114/100K
2,848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.7%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Harrisburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harrisburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harrisburg a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harrisburg residents earn a median household income of $143,393 , which is 91% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,508. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,614 business establishments, including 487 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harrisburg is $431,900 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $490,148. Median rent is $2,407/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2006.
Safety & Crime
Harrisburg reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,848/100K.
Education
55.7% of adults in Harrisburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harrisburg has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population19,203
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,528/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$143,393
Per Capita$48,508
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$12,962M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$431,900
Rent$2,407
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$490,148
Housing Units5,780
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent114/100K
Property2,848/100K
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,537/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation633 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.7%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed226 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Harrisburg was founded in 1732.
The median home in Harrisburg was built in 2006.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Concord-Padgett Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 226 Mbps.
There are 487 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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