The story of this market
The typical home in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania sells for about $159,913, or $137 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.17% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 14 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,377 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+3.6%
PA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg's housing market shows steady growth with a median sale price of $159,913 and a 3.17% year-over-year increase. The market is driven by its role as the state capital, providing a stable employment base that supports consistent demand for both homeownership and rentals. While inventory remains tight, the city offers accessible entry points for investors and residents alike.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Harrisburg yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 8 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 50 days on market with 0.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
1% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 5.28% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 30.5% — a mixed stability profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major natural amenity providing scenic views and recreational space that enhances local property appeal.
A specialized institution that contributes to the city's cultural and educational infrastructure.
The city is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and investors looking for stable, cash-flowing rental properties in a government-anchored economy.
The city is served by major highway corridors including I-81, facilitating regional connectivity and commuting.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand with a median rent of $1,377, attracting buy-and-hold investors seeking cash-flow opportunities.
The economy is heavily anchored by state government operations and administrative services, providing consistent employment stability.
Harrisburg serves as the state capital and a regional hub for government and administrative services, providing a stable economic base.
Development momentum is focused on infrastructure improvements and urban revitalization efforts along the riverfront.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Pennsylvania) — Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion: Formula: (Assessed Value - Exclusion Amount) × Tax Rate = Tax Owed. Exclusion amount varies by school district and county. State (Pennsylvania) — Property Tax Assessment: Tax = Assessed Value × Local Millage Rate (1 mill = $1 per $1,000 of assessed value).
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and Profile.