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Cost of living in Steelton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Steelton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Steelton is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Steelton is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Steelton is $149,755.
The median income in Steelton is $58,194.
Steelton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Steelton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Steelton | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 67 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Steelton, PA Weather
The average high in Steelton is 62.2° and the average low is 42.9°.
There are 73.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.0 inches of precipitation each year with 27.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Steelton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Steelton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Steelton
The current population in Steelton is 6,296. The population has increased 5.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,296 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 6,267 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 6,243 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 6,217 | 4.2% |
| 2020 | 5,964 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 5,953 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 5,954 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 5,953 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 5,938 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 5,956 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 5,959 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 5,976 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 5,982 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 5,992 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 5,994 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Steelton
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Steelton is:
32.0% White with 2,014 White residents.
41.2% African American with 2,596 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 36 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
6.0% Two Or More with 377 Two Or More residents.
20.2% Hispanic with 1,273 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Steelton | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32.0% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 41.2% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.0% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 20.2% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Steelton
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Steelton is 55.4% female with 3,485 female residents.
Steelton is 44.6% male with 2,811 male residents.
| Gender | Steelton | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.6% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Steelton for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Steelton completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Steelton completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Steelton completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Steelton completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Steelton completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Steelton completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Steelton completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Steelton completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Steelton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Steelton | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Steelton, Pennsylvania
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7.9% of households in Steelton earn Less than $10,000.
6.5% of households in Steelton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.0% of households in Steelton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.6% of households in Steelton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.7% of households in Steelton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.1% of households in Steelton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
24.6% of households in Steelton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
6.5% of households in Steelton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.6% of households in Steelton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.5% of households in Steelton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Steelton | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.9% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.5% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.0% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.7% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.1% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 24.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.5% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.6% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.5% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
