Town
Harrisburg
- B-Overall Grade
- Town in Pennsylvania
- 212 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
$78,900
National
$184,700Median Rent
$834
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
$37,356
National
$55,322Top Public Schools Serving Harrisburg
Harrisburg Reviews
212 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.
I currently live, work, and go to school (graduate level) in Harrisburg. Harrisburg is a great city to live in and I have walked around (primarily downtown area) at all times and have not felt unsafe. The riverfront is beautiful and there is always joggers and bikers. I wish that more businesses would invest in the city, but we are booming a lot more than what we were a couple years ago. I definitely see a shift to a younger population, and crime has gone way down since we moved in 3 years ago. I can't wait to see what our city has in store and what else is coming! As a republican, I do wish that I would see more republicans in leadership positions for the city, but that is why we have voting.
The area of harrisburg that I live in is remotely safe and clean. I know certain parts of the city have a lot of littering, which is something I hope we can all change together. The captial building is really cool to see in person, and city island a great place to go outside for a nice walk, and mini golf!