At a Glance
Median Income
$101,534
$36,689 per capita
Home Value
$281,400
Zillow: $362,813
Median Rent
$1,349/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.5%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
11.1% 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?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harrisburg residents earn a median household income of $101,534 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,689. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,515 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harrisburg is $281,400 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $362,813. Median rent is $1,349/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Education
40.5% of adults in Harrisburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harrisburg has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,790
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density1,633/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,534
Per Capita$36,689
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$8,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
Housing
A+
Home Value$281,400
Rent$1,349
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$362,813
Housing Units2,812
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,503/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain27.8 in/yr
Elevation1,426 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.5%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute21 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Harrisburg was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.