At a Glance
Median Income
$47,783
$27,779 per capita
Home Value
$121,000
Zillow: $267,027
Median Rent
$996/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
776/100K
2,005/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
27.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% 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?
C+
2.7 / 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 $47,783 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,779. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harrisburg is $121,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,027. Median rent is $996/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Harrisburg reports 776 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 104% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,005/100K. The murder rate is 30.0/100K.
Education
26.3% of adults in Harrisburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harrisburg has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population50,092
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density6,169/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$47,783
Per Capita$27,779
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty27.5%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,000
Rent$996
Ownership36.5%
Zillow$267,027
Housing Units24,389
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent776/100K
Property2,005/100K
Murder30.0/100K
Assault522/100K
Burglary334/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation338 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Harrisburg was founded in 1719.
The median home in Harrisburg was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.