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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

city · Dauphin County (primary) , Philadelphia County

At a glance

50,287
Population
$124,200
Median home value (all homes)
59% below U.S. median
$270,397
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,062/mo
Median rent
21% below U.S. median
$48,099
Median household income
39% below U.S. median
20.1 min
Average commute
85.6%
Homes with broadband
80.09%
Locations with fiber available
11.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing41% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities5% below
Taxes5% below
Insurance25% below
Commute cost26% below
For business: Pennsylvania is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates85.2%
College graduates25.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Harrisburg Regional Economic Dev Corp
The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC is a private, non-profit organization focused on supporting the regional business community. Our economic development arm CREDC is the leading Certified Economic Development Organization for promoting and performing economic development activities in the Harrisburg region, consisting of Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties.
city Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corporation
The Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC) is a not-for-profit county economic development organization that works with area businesses and the community at large to strengthen existing business and create an environment in which new companies can flourish. A place to connect resources with your business needs.
county Dauphin County Community & Economic Dev
The Dauphin County Department of Community & Economic Development houses multiple economic and community development entities charged with creating and supporting the growth of business, industry and communities in Dauphin County. It administers programs including the Local Share Grant Program, Tourism Grant Program, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investments Partnership Program, Infrastructure Bank Program, Small Business Loan Program, Land Bank Demolition Fund Program, and others funded by federal, state and other sources.
state Bensalem Economic Dev Corp.
The BEDC is dedicated to fostering sustainable economic growth through initiatives that support a strong business environment and enhance the quality of life for residents. It provides resources, guidance and advocacy, and promotes equitable opportunities, strategic development and community collaboration to help make Bensalem a premier place to live, work and thrive.
state Linden Pointe Park
LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus in Hermitage, PA hosts programs and resources for business startups and entrepreneurship, including the eCenter at LindenPointe and the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center, and provides information on partnerships and events.
state Penn State’s Center for Economic and Community Development
Penn State's Center for Economic and Community Development is an applied research center dedicated to strengthening local and regional development in Pennsylvania and beyond. It works with communities to address issues such as economic and demographic change, government revenue and expenditure policy, community capacity building, and social and economic inequality.
state Pennsylvania Department of Commerce & Economic Developement
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (BusinessPA) is the state's economic development agency that helps businesses grow, locate or expand in PA, with regional offices and programs such as PA SITES and PA Permit Fast Track, and a BusinessPA team to assist with growth strategies.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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