Colonial Park, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
18,125 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,804 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$223,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$621 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,131 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dauphin County
4
Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Dauphin County
3
Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (50%) (48%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 29
Feb 3 7 32
Mar 3 3 40
Apr 4 0 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 44
Dec 3 4 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Central Dauphin MS
<1 miles, SW · 3.2star
Phillips El Sch
<1 miles, S · 1.9star
Infinity CS
<1 miles, SE · 4.6star
North Side El Sch
<1 miles, N · 3.7star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Pinnacle Health Hospitals
5 miles, W · 4.1star
Holy Spirit Hospital
7 miles, W · 4.1star
Milton S Hershey Medical Center
7 miles, SE · 4.1star
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