Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area, PA
Living in the Harrisburg Metro Area
Bikeability33
Walkability45
Commute67
Public Transit32
Affordability62
Public Safety80
Airports48
Hospitals72
Colleges83
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools66
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
571kPopulation+29k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
32%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black10%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate34%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$9.5k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$183kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$794Median Monthly Rent+$175 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached19%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene20%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas33%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Harrisburg Metro Area
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Property Crime in the Harrisburg Metro Area
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 40 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Harrisburg Metro Area
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding66
Tornado12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area, PA
The Goddard School
5 miles, SE
Kindercare Learning Center
6 miles, SE
Kiddie Academy of Silver Spring Township
7 miles, S
Rabbi David L Silver Yeshiva Academy
8 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area, PA
Central Penn College
6 miles, E
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
10 miles, SE
Dickinson College
12 miles, SW
Messiah University
13 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area, PA
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
9 miles, SE
Holy Spirit Hospital
9 miles, SE
Pinnacle Health Hospitals
11 miles, SE
Good Samaritan Hospital
14 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
18 miles, SE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
87 miles, E