Dauphin County
- County in Pennsylvania
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Dauphin County
- grade AOverall Grade
- County in Pennsylvania
- Rating 4.13 out of 5 16 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$181,400
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,014
National
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Dauphin County Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault271.9national 282.7
- Murder10.3national 6.1
- Rape47.2national 40.7
- Robbery133.1national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary325.6national 500.1
- Theft1,722.7national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft119.6national 284
Residents
Working in Dauphin County
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$66,480
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Dauphin County
- grade A+
Hershey Middle School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade A+
Hershey High School
- Rating 3.99 out of 5 279 reviews
- grade A+
Infinity Charter School
- Rating 3.08 out of 5 12 reviews
- grade A
Hershey Intermediate Elementary School
- grade A
Capital Area School for the Arts Charter School
- Rating 4.64 out of 5 45 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Dauphin County
- grade A
Covenant Christian Academy
- Rating 4.32 out of 5 28 reviews
- grade A minus
Bishop McDevitt High School
- Rating 4.31 out of 5 81 reviews
- grade B+
Milton Hershey School
- Rating 4.17 out of 5 131 reviews
- grade B+
Harrisburg Christian School
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 86 reviews
- grade C+
Northern Dauphin Christian School
- Rating 4.22 out of 5 9 reviews
Top Places to Live in Dauphin County
Dauphin County Reviews
Rating 4.13 out of 5 16 reviews
Independence Day at the Mansion
Annual July 4th Celebration
It’s one thing to read your history, and another to see it in person. Each year, Independence Day at the Mansion brings our nation’s independence to life. Visitors can listen to the Declaration of Independence, getting read by a historical actor. Best of all, both parking and participation stay free, so bring the family.
Fort Hunter Day
September 20th | Pennsylvania’s Official Start of Fall
Fort Hunter is a historic mansion built on a bluff along the Susquehanna River. And each year, Fort Hunter Day offers family-friendly activities geared towards education. Admission to the festivities is free but will require tickets to enter. Vendors onsite offer food and beverages for sale, as well as for crafting supplies.
Cultural Fest
Early August Summer Gathering
Those unfamiliar with our community may not realize how diverse it stays.
Annual July 4th Celebration
It’s one thing to read your history, and another to see it in person. Each year, Independence Day at the Mansion brings our nation’s independence to life. Visitors can listen to the Declaration of Independence, getting read by a historical actor. Best of all, both parking and participation stay free, so bring the family.
Fort Hunter Day
September 20th | Pennsylvania’s Official Start of Fall
Fort Hunter is a historic mansion built on a bluff along the Susquehanna River. And each year, Fort Hunter Day offers family-friendly activities geared towards education. Admission to the festivities is free but will require tickets to enter. Vendors onsite offer food and beverages for sale, as well as for crafting supplies.
Cultural Fest
Early August Summer Gathering
Those unfamiliar with our community may not realize how diverse it stays.
The atmosphere suits quite well to its mostly suburban environment. There is a sense of community, and quite keen in friendliness. Some areas may need an improvement externally, such as the roads, bridges, and highways through remedies like fixing the potholes, cleaning litter, etc. A stellar county in all.
All in all our town is medium-sized and pretty quinte. We have a large variety of races and ethnicities living in the area so we get to learn about all kinds of different cultures. We don't have any big problems except downtown where there is some danger due to gang activity but otherwise, we are pretty close-nit community.