Livability Score

85
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) A+
Raising the Bar Bakery
Coffee Shop
Elementary Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Yellow Bird Cafe
Coffee Shop
Little Amps
Coffee Shop
Elementary Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Little Amps
Coffee Shop
Deco Grab & Go
Coffee Shop
Denim Coffee
Coffee Shop
Camp Hill Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Souled Out Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bridge Street Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cornerstone Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Cafe Uovo
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (14) A+
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
Museum
Susquehanna Art Museum
Museum
Midtown Cinema
Cinema
Historic Harrisburg Association
Museum
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
Theatre Arts
State Museum of Pennsylvania
Museum
Gamut Theatre Group
Theatre Arts
Nocturnal
Nightclub
Open Stage of Harrisburg
Theatre Arts
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
Museum
Select Medical Digital Cinema
Cinema
Jazzland
Nightclub
S Club
Nightclub
FNB Field
Stadium
National Civil War Museum
Museum
Krevsky Center
Theatre Arts
Christian L. Siebert Park Stadium
Stadium
Oyster Mill Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Regal
Cinema
Regal Cinemas
Cinema
West Shore Theater
Cinema
Colonial Park Cinemas 4
Cinema
Food and Drink (55) A+
Fisher's Deli
Deli
Apple Dumpling's, Etc.
Fast Food
Two Brothers BBQ
Fast Food
Smucker's Chicken
Fast Food
Kabob House
Fast Food
Lil's Pretzels
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Porter's House
Fast Food
Zeroday Outpost at Midtown
Bar
Uptown Cafe
Bar
Yami Korean Food
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
William Penn Social Association
Bar
Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Stage On Herr
Bar
Shady McGradys
Bar
Brownstone Lounge
Bar
Sturges Speakeasy
Bar
Zeroday Brewing Company
Bar
Mad Moose Tavern
Bar
Stallions Club
Bar
Mother's Subs
Fast Food
704 Lounge
Bar
Harrisburg Maennerchor
Bar
Philadelphia Steaks & Hoagies
Fast Food
Fitness (14) A+
GLO Harrisburg
Community Centre
The Neighborhood Center of the United Methodist Church
Community Centre
Harrisburg Area YMCA
Community Centre
Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church Family Life Center
Community Centre
Boys & Girls Club of Harrisburg
Community Centre
Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life
Community Centre
Penbrook Borough Community Center
Community Centre
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (14) A+
Fisher's Bakery
Bakery
JB Kelly Seafood Connection
Seafood
Hummer's Meats
Butcher
Evanilla
Bakery
Lebanon Valley Meats
Butcher
Sayford Market
Grocery Store
Tep's Fresh Seafood
Seafood
Radish & Rye Food Hub
Grocery Store
P & R Bakery and Cafe
Bakery
Anna Rose Bakery & Coffee Shop
Bakery
Ciao!
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Asia PA Market
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Karns
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
Asian Bistro;Price Rite
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Parks (46) A+
Lottsville Playground
Playground
Jackson Lick Pool Recreation Area
Park
4th & Dauphin Playground
Park
Lenore Haas Alexander Playground
Park
Braxton Playground
Park
Braxton Playground
Playground
Benjamin Olewine Playground
Park
Penn & Sayford Playground
Park
Uptown Partners Playground
Playground
Camp Curtin Park
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Morrison "Sunshine" Park
Park
4th & Emerald Playground
Park
Soldier's Grove
Park
Royal Terrace Playground
Park
Gorgas Playground
Park
7th & Radnor Ballfield
Park
14th & Shoop Streets Playground
Park
Pleasantview Playground
Park
Vernon Street Park
Park
City Island
Park
Reservoir Park
Park
Italian Lake Park
Park
William O. "Bill" Weigle Memorial Park
Park
Wormleysburg Park
Park
Shops (41) A+
Ying's Custom Jewelry and Asian Boutique
Gift Shop
Midtown Scholar Bookstore
Books
Jean Joint
Clothing
Glorywebs Creatives Pvt. Ltd.
Electronics
Okechi For Hair
Hairdresser
Know Thyself
Books
Boost Mobile Store by EZ Wireless
Electronics
Urban Snob
Fashion
Mini Mart
Convenience Store
2nd & Verbeke Mini Market & Gas Station
Convenience Store
Paper Moon
Florist
One Stop
Convenience Store
Maclay St. Market
Convenience Store
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Shear Vanity
Hairdresser
Family Dollar
Discount Store
New York Deli
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Market 24
Convenience Store
Pealer's Flowers and More
Florist
Hornung's True Value
Home Improvement
Modern Jewelers
Fashion
Michael Boyd
Clothing
Vixen Salon
Hairdresser
Eddie's Clothing
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 5.8% take public transportation in Harrisburg.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations
A+
Harrisburg
Transit Station
FlixBus Harrisburg
Bus Stop
HACC Harrisburg Campus
Bus Stop
City Isand Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.8%
B
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Harrisburg is 90/100 - which is 8% lower than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime D

Harrisburg crime rates are 2,717 per 100k, which is 54% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
2,285 crimes per 100k
D
Violent Crime
432 crimes per 100k
D
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employment D

The median income in Harrisburg is $41,831 - which is 24% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$41,831
F
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Harrisburg Bureau of Fire - Station 1
Fire Station
UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics
Clinic
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Station 2
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
UPMC Pinnacle Polyclinic Campus
Hospital
Mount Pleasant Fire Co.
Fire Station
Harrisburg Bureau of Police
Police
Alex Grass Medical Sciences Building, UPMC Harrisburg
Clinic
UPMC Harrisburg
Hospital
Allison Hill Substation
Police
West Shore Bureau of Fire - Station 2
Fire Station
Northeast Fire and Rescue - West Fairview Station
Fire Station
Crumay Parnes Associates, Inc.
Hospital
Penbrook Police Department
Police
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Rescue 37 Fire Company - Station 1
Fire Station
Behavioral Health Consultants
Doctor
Progress Fire Company Station 32
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pennsylvania Gastroenterology Consultants
Doctor
Penn State Urgent Care
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C
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housing A+

Harrisburg home prices are $85,500 - which is 49% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$85,500
F
Home Appreciation Rate
2%
C+
Home Affordability
2x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools C-

The Harrisburg graduation rate is 73% - which is 15% lower than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
41%
F
High School Grad. Rates
73%
D-
Elementary Schools (52) B-
Capital Academy
Benjamin Franklin Sch
Downey Sch
Hillside Seventh-Day Adventist School
Premier Arts And Science Charter School
Cougar Academy
St Stephen'S Episcopal School
Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs
The Nativity School Of Harrisburg
Camp Curtin Academy
Hansel & Gretel Early Learning Center
Rowland Academy
Hillside Amish School
Londonderry School
Scott Sch
Hildebrandt Learning Center
Melrose Sch
Rabbi David L Silver Yeshiva Academy
Foose Sch
Sylvan Heights Science Cs
Marshall Math Science Academy
Marshall Academy
Washington Heights El Sch
West Creek Hills El Sch
Harrisburg Academy
High Schools (17) B-
Capital Academy
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter
Cougar Academy
Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp
Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs
Cornell Abraxas Group
Harrisburg Hs
Harrisburg Academy
Harrisburg Adventist School
Susquehanna Twp Hs
East Pennsboro Area Shs
Cedar Cliff Hs
New Story School
Camp Hill Shs
The Circle School
Reach Cyber Cs
Steelton-Highspire Hs
The Samuel School
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ratings B-

Harrisburg has an overall rating of 71% from 19 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
A
User Surveys (16)
From AreaVibes
F
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  • Harrisburg has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Harrisburg crime rates are 54% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Harrisburg is 8% lower than the Pennsylvania average
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Harrisburg - One of the Best Places to Call Home on the East Coast 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 26, 2012) When living in Bowling Green I was very amazed by many things there. Every place has its ups and downs but this place has a lot of ups!

The attractions in Bowling Green had to be some of the best. One of my all-time favorites was the underground boat ride. It is called the lost
...Read More river cave and valley. The underground cave is so neat that it was featured in the Ripley's Believe It Or Not book. Another cool attraction is the Aviation Heritage Park. This park is there to represent all the past aviators that have lost their lives. One last really cool attraction is the Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball stadium. This is a very affordable family attraction that all with absolutely love. Those are not all the attractions, just a few big ones. The community there holds quite a few events that are very nice. For the most part the area is very community oriented. When it comes to dining there is a little something for everybody. I was very pleased with all the dining options available to me. Also, all of the restaurants are 100% smoke free! There was not a whole lot of nightlife except for a few sports bars. I personally don't need a whole lot of nightlife but if your one of those people who do, you might have to take a drive. When it comes to shopping there is a pretty decent amount of shops. They have a nice mall along with a few outlet stores. There are also some neat little country stores, anybody can enjoy.

Overall when it comes to living in Bowling Green, it is rather enjoyable. I would recommend living here to almost anybody who doesn't mind a little country. If you are in the area and have time, I would defiantly stop by for a visit!
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Safe city to live and raise family 3.5 rating By xe ( Apr 18, 2012) I've lived in Harrisburg for several years now. I came here from a much larger city so it took a little adjusting at first, but I eventually I fell in love with this place.

Harrisburg is a lovely smaller city, with a downtown area that covers a few blocs and has a city feel to
...Read More it, yet just a few minutes drive from downtown are some very nice, quiet, and upscale neighborhoods of single family homes with plenty of yard space for those who like a suburban feel, yet can be minutes from the city. Overall, the city and its surroundings are very drivable, there is practically no traffic, and most to all of the neighborhoods are very affordable and safe. There are plenty of good schools.

There are enough parks and recreation areas. There are some large playgrounds for kids. The city is very green and has plenty of nature trails and outdoor activities. There also seems to be one of everything in entertainment: small area of bars and nightlife, several museums, a symphony orchestra, plenty of gyms and shopping, etc.

Perhaps Harrisburg is a not a place for those seeking a booming metropolitan area with tons to do and vibrant night life, the price for which is usually cramped living, higher costs and higher crime rates. But for those seeking a nice, not too remote, place to raise a family, Harrisburg is a great fit.

One area Harrisburg could do better with is food. This city is by no means a food mecca, neither for restaurants, nor for grocery stores. It would be nice to have more food variety, more multicultural food options, and just better places to go out to eat or shop. Another lagging area in Harrisburg is public transportation, anywhere outside few blocs of inner city one can't get around without owning a vehicle. Read Less
Harrisburg, PA - The Best Weekend Gataway 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 26, 2010) I love Harrisburg! No, really, I love Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. While choosing a weekend getaway Harrisburg came up on my list of cities close by. Considering that I have never been, I decided to give it a go. Upon arriving in Harrisburg I instantly fell in love with this capital ...Read More city with a small town feel to it.

If you are a history buff such as me, you cannot go wrong with visiting this city. I paid homage to the National Civil War Museum and was in awe of their collection. I did run into a few problems with directions on my way to the museum, took me a while to find it after initially seeing a street sign directing me to the museum. However, it was worth it, touring the museum was an emotional experience.

During my stay in Harrisburg, I stayed at the Union Canal House, which is an Inn combined with a fantastic restaurant that offers a tranquil and romantic dining experience. The Inn is located on S. Hanover Street, and has a colonial feel to it. There is a secret tunnel located under The Union Canal House giving it a charm that is hard to come by in our modern world. Read Less
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Harrisburg, PA - The Best Weekend Gataway 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 26, 2010) I love Harrisburg! No, really, I love Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. While choosing a weekend getaway Harrisburg came up on my list of cities close by. Considering that I have never been, I decided to give it a go. Upon arriving in Harrisburg I instantly fell in love with this capital ...Read More city with a small town feel to it.

If you are a history buff such as me, you cannot go wrong with visiting this city. I paid homage to the National Civil War Museum and was in awe of their collection. I did run into a few problems with directions on my way to the museum, took me a while to find it after initially seeing a street sign directing me to the museum. However, it was worth it, touring the museum was an emotional experience.

During my stay in Harrisburg, I stayed at the Union Canal House, which is an Inn combined with a fantastic restaurant that offers a tranquil and romantic dining experience. The Inn is located on S. Hanover Street, and has a colonial feel to it. There is a secret tunnel located under The Union Canal House giving it a charm that is hard to come by in our modern world. Read Less

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Harrisburg? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lottsville Playground
      Jackson Lick Pool Recreation Area
      4th & Dauphin Playground
      Lenore Haas Alexander Playground
      Braxton Playground
      Braxton Playground
      Benjamin Olewine Playground
      Penn & Sayford Playground

      Entertainment

      Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
      Susquehanna Art Museum
      Midtown Cinema
      Historic Harrisburg Association
      Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
      State Museum of Pennsylvania
      Gamut Theatre Group
      Nocturnal

      Food & Drink

      Fisher's Deli
      Apple Dumpling's, Etc.
      Two Brothers BBQ
      Smucker's Chicken
      Kabob House
      Lil's Pretzels
      Popeyes
      Porter's House

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in Harrisburg? Of all people who commute, 5.8% take public transportation in Harrisburg.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      16% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      12%

      9% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Harrisburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      UPMC Pinnacle Polyclinic Campus
      UPMC Harrisburg

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid

      Doctors