Lower Swatara Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
9,663 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,425 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$220,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$708 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$842 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 6 29
Feb 3 9 32
Mar 3 4 40
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 44
Dec 3 4 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, PA State Senate District 15, PA State House District 106, PA
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Schools

Middletown Area MS
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Robert Reid El Sch
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Middletown Area HS
1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Kunkel El Sch
1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

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

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

Harrisburg International Airport
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Lehigh Valley International Airport
76 miles, E • 1.4 star
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