Housing
Ranging from occasional 18th century structures to ambient 19th century historic districts to wooded, secluded settings; and from contemporary Center City high-rises to upgraded garden complexes and elegant apartment suites, the city has something for everyone. In recent years, Harrisburg has seen substantial rehabilitation of older homes and a significant amount of new town house construction. Development of large, new residential projects shows that the value of city real estate has significantly increased. Median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Harrisburg is $402 and monthly homeowner costs for people with mortgages are $825.
Transportation: Harrisburg is the center of transportation for South Central Pennsylvania and is served by Interstates 83, 81 and 78, the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Highways 283, 11/15 and 22/322. Air travel is accessible via the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority, the Capital City Executive Airport and the Harrisburg International Airport. Passenger rail service is available through Amtrak and local bus transportation is available through the Capital Area Transit system. Currently Harrisburg is developing a mass transit system called CorridorOne, which will link the city with Lancaster, PA (mid 2006) and Carlisle, PA (mid 2007).
Population: 48,950
Median Household Income: $26,920
Median Family Income: $29,556
Per Capita Income: $15,757
Latitude: 40°16'11" North
Longitude: 76°52'32" West