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Steelton, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,267
Population
3,298/sq mi density
$55,963
Median Income
$32,441 per capita
$124,200
Home Value
$185,898 Zillow
$1,270
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
65
Violent Crime/100K
3,964 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$55,963 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,200 home value, $1,270/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
65 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$124,200
56% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,270/mo
9% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
46.8%
28% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,422
Median year built: 1941
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$124,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$185,898
Median Sale Price
$179,650
Median List Price
$169,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
46.8%
Owner-Occupied
53.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$900/mo
1 Bedroom
$996/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,225/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,570/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,744/mo
Census median rent:
$1,270/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
48 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
10
Price Drops
47.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$108
Active Inventory
17
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1941
Average age of housing stock: 85 years
Homeownership Rate
46.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $124,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $185,898 |
| Median Sale Price | $179,650 |
| Median List Price | $169,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $108 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,270 |
| FMR Studio | $900 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $996 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,225 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,570 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,744 |
Market
| Days on Market | 48 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 47.1% |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Active Inventory | 17 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $108 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 46.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,422 |
| Median Year Built | 1941 |
| Rent Burden | 26.8% |