Here's what it costs to live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,062 per month, while the typical home is valued around $124,200. Households earn a median of $48,099 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$48,099
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,062
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$124,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,058
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,212
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,493
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,920
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
50,287
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.4 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,025
Per month
Avg Home Value
$145,467
Census ACS
January Avg
31°F
July Avg
77°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.1
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.6%
What is the cost of living index for Harrisburg?
The cost of living index for Harrisburg is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Harrisburg?
The median gross rent in Harrisburg is $1,062 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Harrisburg?
The median household income in Harrisburg is $48,099 per year.
What is the median home value in Harrisburg?
The median home value in Harrisburg is $124,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Harrisburg?
Air quality data for Harrisburg is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Harrisburg?
Tax data for Pennsylvania is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
