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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · ZIP 17109

Harrisburg — ZIP 17109

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Harrisburg (17109) scores 64/100 — Fair for Harrisburg. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $271K.

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Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share26%
Property crime share74%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index63/100
Avg math proficiency33%
Avg reading proficiency54%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100
Typical home value$271K
Median rent$1,344/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$271K

Median Rent

$1,344/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,982

Violent Crime

749

Property Crime

3,233

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Infinity CSKG–08256
72%
92%
North Side El SchKG–05722
44%
57%
Susquehanna Twp HS09–12767
42%
47%
Central Dauphin MS06–08834
33%
65%
Central Dauphin East SHS09–121,573
32%
54%
Phillips El SchKG–05393
22%
42%
Central Dauphin East MS06–08702
14%
49%
Susquehanna Twp MS06–08820
5%
30%
Sara Lindemuth El SchKG–02758Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

27,422

Median Income

$72K

Homeownership

52%

Median Age

35.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 17109 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 17109 has a school score of 63/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 17109 is approximately $271K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 17109 in Harrisburg has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.