Harrisburg
- C+Overall Grade
- Town in Pennsylvania
- 185 reviews
- Public SchoolsD
- Crime & SafetyC-
- HousingC-
- NightlifeA+
- Good for FamiliesC
- DiversityA+
- JobsC
- WeatherB-
- Cost of LivingB-
- Health & FitnessB+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteA
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$82,100
National
$184,700Median Rent
$824
National
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Harrisburg 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.
Residents
Working in Harrisburg
Jobs
C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$35,300
National
$55,322Top Public Schools Serving Harrisburg
Harrisburg Reviews
185 reviews
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In my opinion Harrisburg, PA is very unique. We have the best chips in town called Middlesworths and UTZ. There are plenty of cheap opportunities to live here. Harrisburg and PA in general is a slow state when it comes to restaurants. Harrisburg also lacks beauty in certain areas which are commonly and knowingly dangerous. Harrisburg cops respond very slow to 911 emergencies. Harrisburg sometimes have downtown event's and parties for the city. Traffic is always bad Monday through Friday usually starting from 7am to 5pm. Saturdays and Sundays are the best time to be in the city. Lines and restaurants aren't busy at all. No traffic! The best place in Harrisburg is our connecting greenbelt that circles Harrisburg. It's beautiful, breathtaking and a wonder spot to walk, run, bike and even swim. Great for family outings.
Harrisburg city has a lot of problems, that being said it does have some gems as well. Midtown Cinema is an exciting experience, by far my favorite movie theater for seeing indie projects. Little Amps is a really modern coffee shop with decent coffee. Burger Yum has the best burgers and fries on the planet, you can quote me on that. Note is a really cool place to get brunch with mimosas. Broad Street Market is neat if you're into homemade goods. If you have the chance to see an orchestral concert at the Forum do it! Harrisburg needs some work but currently it's headed in an ok direction.
Great place to live and start a family. I grow up in central Pa and spent most of my youth living in Susquehanna Township. There are wonderful public schools which seek to prepare students for life beyond school. After completing high school I immediately entered the workforce while attending local community college. I was able to complete my degree and start a career in healthcare. I've been employee by a local healthcare system for the last fifteen years. I've taking on different roles during my career while being given the opportunity to advance as I gained experience and educational achievements. All of my professional and educational achievements have given me the ability to raise, care, and support my growing family. I could't have picked a better area to start a family and fulfilling career.