Highspire, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
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
2,729 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,689 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
36.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$113,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$802 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$905 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dauphin County
4
Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Dauphin County
3
Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 29
Feb 3 9 32
Mar 3 4 40
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 44
Dec 3 5 34

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 51%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, PA State Senate District 15, PA State House District 104, PA
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Schools

Kunkel El Sch
1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Middletown Area MS
2 miles, E • 2.8 star
Robert Reid El Sch
2 miles, E • 2.3 star
Tri-Community El Sch
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg
6 miles, N • 1 star
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Hospitals

Pinnacle Health Hospitals
6 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Milton S Hershey Medical Center
7 miles, E • 4.1 star
Holy Spirit Hospital
8 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
2 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Lehigh Valley International Airport
77 miles, E • 1.4 star
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