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Thinking About The Harrisburg, PA Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Harrisburg. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

86/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

74,638

Median Home

$243K

Median Income

$90K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 74,638, Harrisburg is a mid-sized PA city. Median household income is $90K with homes valued around $243K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.

Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Harrisburg, PA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$243K

Vacancy Rate

5.0%

Owner-Occupied

76%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Harrisburg, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

17112

Area Stats

Pop: 38,369

Home Value: $275K

17111

Area Stats

Pop: 36,269

Home Value: $209K

Harrisburg Area Map

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Nearby Areas

Explore the areas around Harrisburg — pick one to dig into its market, schools, and neighborhoods.

Camp Hill Area

Home: $244K9 mi away

Mechanicsburg Area

Home: $246K13 mi away

Allentown Area

Home: $196K73 mi away

Fort Washington Area

Home: $595K84 mi away

Philadelphia Area

Home: $360K90 mi away

Schools Near Harrisburg

Schools in and around Harrisburg, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Middle Schools (20)

Central Dauphin East MS

Central Dauphin East SHS

Central Dauphin MS

Central Dauphin SHS

Chambers Hill El Sch

Infinity CS

Lawnton El Sch

Linglestown El Sch

Linglestown MS

Mountain View El Sch

North Side El Sch

Paxtang El Sch

Paxtonia El Sch

Phillips El Sch

Reach Cyber CS

Rutherford El Sch

South Side El Sch

Swatara MS

Tri-Community El Sch

West Hanover El Sch

Private Schools (15)

BISHOP MCDEVITT HIGH SCHOOL

COVENANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

EAST SHORE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

FOLLOW ME CHRISTIAN EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

GODDARD SCHOOL

HANSEL & GRETEL EARLY LEARNING CENTER

HARRISBURG ADVENTIST SCHOOL

MERAKEY EDUCATION & AUTISM CENTER

NATURE & NURTURE DISCOVERY SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Harrisburg stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 2 most populated zip codes for Harrisburg and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.