At a Glance
Median Income
$55,963
$32,441 per capita
Home Value
$124,200
Zillow: $185,898
Median Rent
$1,270/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
3,964/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Steelton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Steelton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Steelton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Steelton residents earn a median household income of $55,963 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,441. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% 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 Steelton is $124,200 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,898. Median rent is $1,270/month, with 26.8% 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 1941.
Safety & Crime
Steelton reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,964/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Steelton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Steelton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population6,267
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density3,298/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,963
Per Capita$32,441
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,200
Rent$1,270
Ownership46.8%
Zillow$185,898
Housing Units2,422
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent65/100K
Property3,964/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation390 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Steelton was founded in 1866.
The median home in Steelton was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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