The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 17024 sells for about $274,000, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.66%), a market in balance. Homes take about 24 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,025 a month.
ZIP 17024 — Elliottsburg
The housing market in the Harrisburg-Carlisle area shows signs of stabilization with modest price growth and steady sales volume. While inventory levels have increased, demand remains supported by a stable regional economy and relatively affordable housing costs compared to national averages.
This area is well-suited for families and commuters seeking proximity to the state capital's employment hub while maintaining access to suburban amenities.
Median prices moved down 0.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 24 days on market with 1.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 4.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 17024, Dauphin County PA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The Harrisburg-Carlisle region benefits from a stable employment base anchored by state government, healthcare, and logistics sectors.
Property taxes are levied at the county, municipal, and school district levels; Pennsylvania does not have a state-level property tax.
Residents typically commute via I-81 and I-83 corridors toward downtown Harrisburg, with average travel times under 25 minutes.
The area offers access to local parks, the Susquehanna River waterfront, and regional shopping centers within a short drive.
The rental market remains competitive with steady demand driven by the regional employment core and limited new inventory.
The economy is driven by state government administration, healthcare systems, and a growing logistics and distribution sector.
The area is served by major highway interchanges including I-81 and I-83, facilitating regional connectivity.
Development is focused on mixed-use infill projects and logistics infrastructure near major highway corridors.
Dauphin County utilizes a county-wide assessment system with periodic reassessments to maintain tax equity.
Parcels are subject to school district, municipal, and county tax levies, with some areas served by specific utility authorities.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though hazard coverage for flood zones near the river is a consideration.
Data aggregated from Dauphin County ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Major regional natural feature providing recreational access.
Primary retail anchor for the surrounding area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.