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Harrisburg, PA — ZIP 17110

Population: 27,364 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 17110 (Harrisburg, PA) is $269,946 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $151,500 after a median 135 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,665/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$269,946

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

135

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$269,946
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+14.5%
5-year appreciation
+37.0%
10-year appreciation
+90.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$269,946
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$151,500
Median list price
$200,000
Median price per sqft
$78
Median days on market
135 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
100
Sale-to-list ratio
94.7%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
42

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,665/mo
1-year rent change
+10.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,210/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,390/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,710/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,200/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,260/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Commonwealth Charter Academy CS, Harrisburg City SD, Susquehanna Township SD
Schools include
Commonwealth Charter Academy CS, Camp Curtin Academy, Benjamin Franklin Sch, Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Navy Ships Parts Control Center (8.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.8 in
Annual snowfall
7.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
169
Days with Moderate air quality
184
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
255

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,121
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
53,755
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
39,540

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (17 mi)
National parks include
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Gettysburg National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
51
Nearest airport
Capital City Airport (HAR) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PENNSYLVANIA PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-426 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
46.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,334
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
78.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
150,655
Average weekly wage
$1,261
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
275

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 17110State medianUS median
Median home value$269,946$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$151,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market135 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,665/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,334$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 17110?
$269,946.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 17110?
$151,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 17110?
Median days on market: 135 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 17110?
Typical rent: $1,665/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 17110?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, coldWave.
Is ZIP 17110 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 17110?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 17110?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 17110?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 17110?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 17110 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 17110?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 17110?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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