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Dauphin County

#13 in Best Counties to Live in Pennsylvania
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • County in Pennsylvania
  • 10 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Dauphin County is located in Pennsylvania with a population of 273,329. In Dauphin County, most residents own their homes. In Dauphin County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Dauphin County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Dauphin County are above average.
    Population
    273,329

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $163,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $893
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    —
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Dauphin County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      271.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      10.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      47.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      133.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      325.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,722.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      119.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      13%

    Working in Dauphin County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $57,071
    National
    $55,322
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      Dauphin County Reviews

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      Currently living in dauphin county it seems very safe. Although, the amount of hidden racism I have experienced in high school. Mainly coming from adults here , is so disgusting.
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      Not going to complain, with the amount of violence in the past years, our community has taken stand against the violence and ensuring that your youth is staying focus and staying in school. The schools are ok, could be better, but as a community we need to stand together and stand strong. People are friendly, nice, the cost of living isn't expensive. The jobs could have a better pay scale, but not going to complain. Nightlife here is in Harrisburg is from 8pm to 2am. Patrol by our local policing and not gonna complain. Beautiful overall.
      There’s so much to do and nothing is more than 20 minutes away. Traffic is very light and everyone is friendly. When something happens in the community, people are always there to help out.