Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Harrisburg, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,216
Population
186,631
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Pennsylvania’s capital city is beaming with riverfront views and historic charm
Riverfront
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Historic
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Affordable
Welcome to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's capital city, where history meets contemporary living along the Susquehanna River. Current rental trends show moderate growth, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,184 per month and experiencing a 4.3% annual increase. The housing market includes options throughout established neighborhoods like Midtown and Uptown, as well as downtown communities. The Pennsylvania State Capitol building serves as the city's centerpiece, surrounded by a downtown area filled with restaurants, shops, and cultural destinations including the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.
Harrisburg balances city living with outdoor recreation, featuring Riverfront Park and the Capital Area Greenbelt, a 20-mile trail system weaving through the city's neighborhoods. The historic Broad Street Market, dating back to 1860, brings the community together with local vendors offering fresh produce and prepared foods. Throughout the year, residents enjoy signature events like the Pennsylvania Farm Show and the Kipona Festival along the Susquehanna River during Labor Day weekend. Wildwood Park offers walking trails through protected wetlands, while the National Civil War Museum preserves the region's history. Located within a few hours of major metropolitan areas, Harrisburg maintains its distinctive appeal as a riverside capital.
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Harrisburg city skyline
The Pennsylvania State Capitol building in Harrisburg
Sun setting over Harrisburg
The bridge leading to Harrisburg
Demographics
Median Household Income
$65,511
Average: $83,793
Education
49,020
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
94,277
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Harrisburg has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Harrisburg, PA is $934 for a studio, $1,216 for one bedroom, $1,440 for two bedrooms, and $1,855 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Harrisburg has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,216/month
722 Sq Ft
House
$1,715/month
1,374 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,996/month
1,312 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Harrisburg, PA is 2.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Harrisburg is 2.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $934 - $1,856. You can expect to pay 3.6% less for groceries, 17.0% more for utilities, and 1.0% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Harrisburg, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
574 Students
Public
Grades K-8
256 Students
Public
Grades K-5
689 Students
Public
Grades K-5
443 Students
Public
Grades K-5
441 Students
Public
Grades K-8
256 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
848 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
808 Students
Math Science Academy @ Benjamin Franklin School
Public
Grades K-8
403 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
723 Students
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology High School
Public
Grades 9-12
323 Students
CAPITAL AREA SCHOOL FOR THE AR
Public
Grades 9-12
186 Students
Dauphin County Technical School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,125 Students
Central Dauphin Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,975 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
743 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Boyd Big Tree Conservation Area
- Wildwood Park
- State Museum of Pennsylvania
- Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
- Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area
Airports
- Harrisburg International
Top Apartments in Harrisburg
Houses for Rent in Harrisburg
Property Management Companies in Harrisburg, PA
Morgan Properties
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389
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108,169
Units
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237
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6 Communities in Harrisburg
Triple Bar Group
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13
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1,787
Units
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7
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6 Communities in Harrisburg
RP Management
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25
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4,473
Units
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19
Cities
3 Communities in Harrisburg
Property Management, Inc
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17
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3,065
Units
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11
Cities
2 Communities in Harrisburg
Rushmore Management
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87
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17,425
Units
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52
Cities
1 Community in Harrisburg
Pennrose Management Company
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52
Communities
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6,748
Units
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36
Cities
1 Community in Harrisburg
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.