Dauphin County in Pennsylvania is ranked highly for its livability. According to BestPlaces, Dauphin County ranks in the top 10% of counties in the United States for overall livability. It has excellent scores for amenities, cost of living, crime, education and employment. The county benefits from being close to many major cities such as Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Dauphin County also has a low unemployment rate at 3.3%. In addition, it has a strong housing market with its median home value costing $179,400 and median rent at $948 a month. Residents enjoy the high quality of life due to its low crime rates, great job opportunities, and abundance of recreational activities.
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