Best Places to Live in Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is the state capital and the ninth largest city in the state. It is located in south central Pennsylvania on the Susquehanna River and is part of the Harrisburg-Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. The metropolitan area has a population of over 500,000 people and is home to diverse industries such as government, transportation, health care, manufacturing, education, technology, and tourism. The region boasts numerous trails, parks, museums, and cultural attractions that draw visitors from all over. With its proximity to other major cities such as Philadelphia and Washington D.C., Harrisburg makes an ideal place to live due to its excellent public transportation options and easy access to amenities. Capital-city complex - Southeast-central Pennsylvania along the Susquehanna River.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area is 6.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area's cost of living is 7.6% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area remained narrowly Republican, 51.3% to 46.8%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area's population is 587,411 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 4.3%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 22.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area is Real Estate: $248,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 12.6%.

SCHOOLS

Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area public schools spend $14,847 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.1 students per teacher in Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Harrisburg-Carlisle

It's a good time to buy in Harrisburg-Carlisle. Home Appreciation is up 12.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Harrisburg-Carlisle is $248,200.

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