Harrisburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

50,092 Population 6,169/sq mi density

$47,783 Median Income $27,779 per capita

$121,000 Home Value $258,294 Zillow

$996 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent

52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

901 Violent Crime/100K 2,173 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$47,783 median income, 6.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$121,000 home value, $996/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

901 violent crimes/100K (137% above avg)

Education

3.1 / 5.0

26.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Colleges & Universities in Harrisburg (5)

Harrisburg Area Community College

Public · Associate's · 18,971 students

In-state: $8,918 Out-state: $11,400

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Private Non-Profit · Graduate · 5,749 students

In-state: $23,900 Out-state: $23,900 Admit: 82%

Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg

Private For-Profit · Certificate · 232 students

Barber and Beauty Academy of Pennsylvania

Private For-Profit · Certificate · 135 students

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office

Public · Graduate