At a Glance
Median Income
$60,750
$28,761 per capita
Home Value
$165,000
Zillow: $326,061
Median Rent
$850/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
16.2% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harrisburg residents earn a median household income of $60,750 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,761. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,082 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harrisburg is $165,000 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,061. Median rent is $850/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
13.8% of adults in Harrisburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harrisburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population360
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,013/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,750
Per Capita$28,761
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$2,578M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,000
Rent$850
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$326,061
Housing Units186
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,732/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation798 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Harrisburg was founded in 1836.
The median home in Harrisburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.