Harrisburg, PA

Living in Harrisburg

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Bikeability 75
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Walkability 89
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 70
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 41
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 79
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Schools 7
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Residents

49k Population -123 (2010–19)
31  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
52% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black47%
Caucasian24%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate32%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income +$8.2k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
74% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office24%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van73%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab<1%
Walked11%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$81k Median Home Value +$1.6k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$706 Median Monthly Rent +$146 (2010–19)
29% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached48%
1 unit, detached12%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier47%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas55%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Harrisburg

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Harrisburg Metro Area21
Dauphin County38

Property Crime in Harrisburg

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Harrisburg Metro Area16
Dauphin County23

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (70%)(28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump25%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 7
Feb 32 3 9
Mar 40 3 3
Apr 51 3 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 73 3 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 44 3 1
Dec 33 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Harrisburg

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding65
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Harrisburg, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Harrisburg, PA

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Capital Academy
0 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Harrisburg, PA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Harrisburg, PA

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Holy Spirit Hospital
3 miles, SW
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Airports

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