At a Glance
Median Income
$74,006
$30,834 per capita
Home Value
$304,100
Zillow: $408,298
Median Rent
$1,225/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
17/100K
735/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
251 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harrisburg residents earn a median household income of $74,006 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,834. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,121 business establishments, including 245 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harrisburg is $304,100 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,298. Median rent is $1,225/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Harrisburg reports 17 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 735/100K.
Education
10.7% of adults in Harrisburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harrisburg has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population3,675
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density2,552/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,006
Per Capita$30,834
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$6,267M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
Housing
A
Home Value$304,100
Rent$1,225
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$408,298
Housing Units1,298
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent17/100K
Property735/100K
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,158/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation315 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Harrisburg was founded in 1866.
The median home in Harrisburg was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 245 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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