Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
14%
Steelton
Steelton, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,210
Population
6,506
Renter Mix
53% Rent
See what the Little Town with a Big Heart has to offer
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Situated on the banks of the Susquehanna River, the Borough of Steelton gets its name from the steel industry within its borders. Entrenched in a scenic environment, Steelton combines industry with nature, creating a unique atmosphere of its own. Known as the Little Town with a Big Heart, Steelton is home to a close-knit community quick to come together for high school sports and in difficult times.
Steelton is just minutes from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s capital city, in addition to the National Civil War Museum and the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. Harrisburg Mall is easily accessible from Steelton as well. Getting around from Steelton is simple with convenience to Interstates 76, 83, and 283 as well as Capital City Airport. Several larger cities are within a three-hour drive of Steelton, including Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington, DC.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,339
Average: $61,212
Education
1,109
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,718
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Steelton has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
53%
Non-Renters
47%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Steelton, PA is $1,148 for a studio, $1,211 for one bedroom, and $679 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Steelton has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,211/month
718 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Steelton, PA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
738 Students
Public
Grades K-5
428 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
539 Students
Steelton-Highspire High School
Public
Grades 6-12
599 Students
Steelton-Highspire High School
Public
Grades 6-12
599 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
- State Museum of Pennsylvania
- Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad
- Wildwood Park
- Indian Echo Caverns
Military Bases
Airports
- Harrisburg International
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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.