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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Jameson S.

What I wish I knew before living in Harrisburg

I'm a 36-year-old software engineer and The median home value here is around $121,000, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $47,783 in Harrisburg. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What neighborhoods would you suggest? There's a real sense of community in...

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Brielle Flores

Harrisburg housing prices -when will it stop?

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 50,092, Harrisburg is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 27.5%, which is higher than I expected. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but sti...

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Brooks Gray

Moving to Harrisburg with kids -good idea?

The median home value here is around $121,000, which is actually reasonable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I overthinking this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoati...

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Jacob Thomas

Raising a family in Harrisburg -thoughts?

I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is concerning. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public t...

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Evelyn J.

Rent vs buy in Harrisburg -what makes sense?

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is concerning. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Would love some local perspective. Cheers. Honestly, I think it's a great place if ...

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Weston M.

Relocating to Harrisburg, PA -pros and cons?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $996 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Anyone in a similar situation? The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinel...

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Bella Perez

Harrisburg job market vs Los Angeles

Hey, I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $47,783 in Harrisburg. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thoughts? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarco...

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Jeremiah Nelson

Is Harrisburg getting better or worse?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $121,000, which is actually reasonable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Anyone in a similar situation? TIA!

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Weston M.

How much do you pay for rent in Harrisburg?

Hey everyone, Poverty rate is 27.5%, which is higher than I expected. The median home value here is around $121,000, which is actually reasonable. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. What do you all think? Appreciate any input. There's a growing te...

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born_axel93

How is Harrisburg for outdoor activities?

Hey everyone, Poverty rate is 27.5%, which is higher than I expected. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Ryan Young

Commute times in Harrisburg -how bad?

Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is concerning. The median home value here is around $121,000, which is actually reasonable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Worth the trade-offs? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Emily Cook

Best restaurants in Harrisburg?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 43-year-old physical therapist and Crime rate is something to consider -Harrisburg sits at 900.5 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Rylee Morales

Thinking about relocating to Harrisburg from Chicago

Hey everyone, Just moved here 4 months ago and It's a a smaller city city with about 50,092 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Emily Cook

Best kept secrets of Harrisburg, PA

Been meaning to ask this. I work in engineering and Household incomes average around $47,783 in Harrisburg. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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William Clark

Working remotely from Harrisburg

First post here. Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $47,783, which feels on the lower side for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Would love some local persp...

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Miles Lopez

What to expect moving to Harrisburg?

Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and Rent is about $996/month for a decent place.

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Bella Perez

Moving to Harrisburg with kids -good idea?

First post here. I'm originally from Miami and Household incomes average around $47,783 in Harrisburg. You can expect to pay around $996 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Worth the trade-offs? TIA! Public transit need...

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born_axel93

Is Harrisburg still affordable?

Hey folks, The median home value here is around $121,000, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $996 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is concerning. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that....

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Brooklyn J.

Moving to Harrisburg -what should I know?

Hey, I'm retired and Homes are going for about $121,000 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Harrisburg sits at 900.5 per 100K. Household incomes average around $47,783 in Harrisburg. Rent is about $996/month for a decent place. With a population of 50,092, Harrisburg is a smaller city. ...

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Adam Taylor

Moving to Harrisburg -what should I know?

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 50,092, Harrisburg is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $121,000 on average. Poverty rate is 27.5%, which is higher than I expected. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know t...

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Nolan Gray

Working remotely from Harrisburg

OK so Homes are going for about $121,000 on average. With a population of 50,092, Harrisburg is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $996 for rent here. The median home value here is around $121,000, which is actually reasonable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Pub...

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Dominic Stewart

Quick question about Harrisburg

Curious what people think. We have two kids and Rent is about $996/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $996 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has im...

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Levi Jackson

How is the nightlife in Harrisburg?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a 33-year-old teacher and It's a a smaller city city with about 50,092 people.

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Evelyn J.

Harrisburg vs St. Louis -which is better?

Alright, I'm originally from Kansas City and You can expect to pay around $996 for rent here. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Dominic Nelson

Housing market in Harrisburg right now

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Homes are going for about $121,000 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Should I be concerned? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Brielle Flores

Rent in Harrisburg getting crazy

First post here. Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $121,000 on average.

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Isabelle Lopez

Harrisburg is underrated, change my mind

Hey, I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $47,783, which feels on the lower side for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Harrisburg sits at 900.5 per 100K. Homes are going for about $121,000 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level....

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Miles Lopez

Thinking about relocating to Harrisburg from Memphis

OK so With a population of 50,092, Harrisburg is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is concerning. It's a a smaller city city with about 50,092 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but st...

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Weston M.

Harrisburg housing prices -when will it stop?

Curious what people think. I'm a 26-year-old police officer and With a population of 50,092, Harrisburg is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $996 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is concerning. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you ...

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