Harrisburg, PA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

49,247

Unemployment

8.5%

Poverty

26.5%

Median Home

$85,500

Median Income

$41,831

Median Rent

$846

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Harrisburg SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

4/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Harrisburg, PA Crime Report

1,298
Total Crimes

2,635.9
Total Crimes / 100k People

12.35%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Harrisburg / 100k People	Pennsylvania / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,298	2,635.9	2,033.6	2,346.0

Violent Crime	422	857.0	389.5	387.8
Murder	23	46.7	7.9	6.5
Robbery	102	207.1	83.9	73.9
Aggravated Assault	267	542.2	264.6	279.7
Property Crime	876	1,778.9	1,644.1	1,958.2
Burglary	173	351.3	248.6	314.2
Larceny	579	1,175.8	1,274.5	1,398.0
Car Theft	124	251.8	121.0	246.0

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Harrisburg, PA Cost Of Living

91
Harrisburg's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Harrisburg	Pennsylvania	National Average
Overall	91	102	100

Services	100	100	100
Groceries	100	108	100
Health	92	94	100
Housing	55	92	100
Transportation	110	113	100
Utilities	108	112	100

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Harrisburg, PA Photos

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Rankings for Harrisburg in Pennsylvania

Ranks #14 in Worst Places To Live In Pennsylvania

Ranks #17 in Most Dangerous Cities In Pennsylvania

Ranks #78 in Cheapest Places To Live In Pennsylvania

Map Of Harrisburg, PA

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Population over time in Harrisburg

Year	Population	% Change
2020	49,247	0.0%
2019	49,230	-0.1%
2018	49,278	0.2%
2017	49,160	-0.1%
2016	49,232	-0.1%
2015	49,297	-0.2%
2014	49,395	-0.0%
2013	49,401	-0.2%
2012	49,499	0.3%
2011	49,332	-

Race / Ethnicity in Harrisburg

White

24.4% (12,023)

African American

45.9% (22,593)

American Indian

0.2% (122)

Asian

3.3% (1,621)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.3% (125)

Two Or More

2.3% (1,133)

Hispanic

23.6% (11,630)

Race	Harrisburg	PA	USA
White	24.4%	75.7%	60.1%
African American	45.9%	10.6%	12.2%
American Indian	0.2%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	3.3%	3.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.3%	2.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	23.6%	7.6%	18.2%

Gender in Harrisburg

Female

51.8% (25,529)

Male

48.2% (23,718)

Gender	Harrisburg	PA	USA
Female	51.8%	51.0%	50.8%
Male	48.2%	49.0%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Harrisburg for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

6.0% (2,954)

9-12th Grade

12.0% (5,909)

High School / GED

32.0% (15,759)

Some College

20.0% (9,849)

Associate's Degree

7.0% (3,447)

Bachelor's Degree

14.0% (6,894)

Master's Degree

6.0% (2,954)

Professional Degree

2.0% (984)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (492)

Education	Harrisburg	PA	USA
< 9th Grade	6.0%	2.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	12.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	32.0%	34.0%	27.0%
Some College	20.0%	16.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	14.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Less than $10,000

11.9% (583,614)

$10,000 to $14,999

6.0% (293,801)

$15,000 to $24,999

12.5% (614,120)

$25,000 to $34,999

11.5% (564,606)

$35,000 to $49,999

15.5% (761,021)

$50,000 to $74,999

20.6% (1,012,348)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.0% (491,390)

$100,000 to $149,999

7.5% (367,956)

$150,000 to $199,999

2.7% (131,882)

$200,000 or more

2.1% (103,957)

Income	Harrisburg	PA	USA
Less than $10,000	11.9%	5.8%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	6.0%	4.0%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	12.5%	8.8%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	11.5%	9.0%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	15.5%	12.1%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	20.6%	17.6%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.0%	13.2%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	7.5%	15.7%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	2.7%	6.7%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	2.1%	7.1%	8.3%