Dauphin County, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
287,484 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,159 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$222,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$645 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$967 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 28
Feb 2 8 31
Mar 3 3 39
Apr 3 0 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 43
Dec 3 4 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, PA State Senate District 15, PA State House District 125, PA
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Schools

Harrisburg Christian School
4 miles, SW • 5 star
Central Dauphin SHS
5 miles, S • 4.6 star
Linglestown MS
5 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Linglestown El Sch
5 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg
8 miles, SW • 1 star
Harrisburg Area Community College
9 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Central Penn College
10 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Pinnacle Health Hospitals
12 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Milton S Hershey Medical Center
12 miles, S • 4.1 star
Holy Spirit Hospital
13 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
15 miles, S • 1.4 star
Lehigh Valley International Airport
73 miles, E • 1.4 star
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