The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 17109 sells for about $269,900, or $174 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 37 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,328 a month.
ZIP 17109 — Harrisburg
The 17109 housing market remains stable with steady demand for residential properties, reflecting its status as a reliable suburban area within the Harrisburg metro. While year-over-year price changes show slight fluctuations, the market maintains a healthy balance of inventory and sales activity. Buyers continue to find value in the area's accessibility and established infrastructure.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance of affordability and access to the Harrisburg employment core.
Median prices moved down 1.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.7% · poverty 10.8% — 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 6.4%/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 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 17109, 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.
Crime trends in the Harrisburg area are generally consistent with regional urban averages, with localized variations in safety across different neighborhoods.
Schools serving the area are part of the broader Harrisburg-area public school system, with performance ratings varying by specific district and school level.
The area faces standard regional risks for Pennsylvania, including potential for localized flooding and severe weather events; insurance coverage is generally available.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Harrisburg state capital employment hub, with steady demand for residential housing and ongoing infrastructure maintenance.
Property taxes are assessed at the county and municipal levels, with rates determined by local millage; exemptions are available for qualifying seniors and veterans.
Residents typically have a straightforward commute to downtown Harrisburg via major regional highways and local arterial roads.
The area features access to local parks, community green spaces, and proximity to shopping centers and dining districts within a short drive.
The rental market shows stable demand with moderate vacancy pressure, supported by the area's role as a residential hub for the Harrisburg metro.
The economy is anchored by state government, healthcare, and education sectors within the Harrisburg-Carlisle metropolitan area.
The area is served by regional highway networks and local transit options connecting to the Harrisburg urban core.
Ongoing residential and commercial maintenance projects are typical for this established suburban community.
The Dauphin County assessment office manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to local school district and municipal tax levies.
Standard property insurance coverage is available, with premiums influenced by regional hazard profiles.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau and ZCTA-level 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.
Provides green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Proximity to major retail and dining hubs in the Harrisburg area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.