Housing by town in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania has 51 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,217 (±$26) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $949 in 2015–2019 (+28.2%; Up after inflation).
South Hanover Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,764) and Pillow the lowest ($640).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,217 (±$26)
- Households that rent
- 36.9%
- Median household income
- $76,242
- Places
- 51
Cities, towns and townships in Dauphin County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrysburg | — | 7.3% | $61,964 | $153,800 | $1,632 |
| Conewago Township (Dauphin County) | $1,065 | 11.4% | $108,083 | $382,500 | $3,880 |
| Dauphin | $1,136 | 22.3% | $45,625 | $198,800 | $2,604 |
| Derry Township (Dauphin County) | $1,361 | 36.9% | $97,025 | $390,000 | $5,041 |
| East Hanover Township (Dauphin County) | $1,085 | 9.7% | $99,922 | $316,700 | $2,920 |
| Elizabethville | $825 | 30.6% | $68,864 | $174,300 | $1,863 |
| Gratz | $768 | 60.5% | — | $147,300 | $1,528 |
| Halifax | $904 | 42.1% | $53,472 | $202,200 | $2,303 |
| Halifax Township | $739 | 18.8% | $70,854 | $204,800 | $3,112 |
| Harrisburg | $1,062 | 63.4% | $48,099 | $124,200 | $2,370 |
| Highspire | $1,041 | 61.2% | $52,618 | $144,700 | $3,549 |
| Hummelstown | $1,133 | 45.7% | $63,175 | $245,100 | $3,199 |
| Jackson Township (Dauphin County) | $927 | 8.1% | $95,515 | $239,500 | $3,118 |
| Jefferson Township (Dauphin County) | $829 | 7.5% | $111,875 | $242,000 | $2,699 |
| Londonderry Township (Dauphin County) | $1,188 | 8.2% | $91,905 | $241,700 | $2,734 |
| Lower Paxton Township | $1,417 | 33.5% | $91,789 | $284,700 | $3,376 |
| Lower Swatara Township | $962 | 12.9% | $87,163 | $234,600 | $3,867 |
| Lykens | $804 | 38.5% | $73,318 | $107,300 | $1,627 |
| Lykens Township | $959 | 27.2% | $72,679 | $189,300 | $2,688 |
| Middle Paxton Township | $966 | 10.4% | $80,391 | $262,700 | $3,061 |
| Middletown | $1,234 | 57.4% | $55,765 | $161,600 | $2,815 |
| Mifflin Township (Dauphin County) | $1,125 | 20.7% | $81,071 | $234,800 | $2,990 |
| Millersburg | $812 | 48.8% | $54,421 | $134,500 | $1,795 |
| Paxtang | $1,091 | 17.0% | $87,083 | $180,400 | $3,313 |
| Penbrook | $987 | 43.2% | $62,312 | $168,100 | $2,890 |
| Pillow | $640 | 14.4% | $73,438 | $136,500 | $1,782 |
| Reed Township | $731 | 9.9% | $80,417 | $213,500 | $2,574 |
| Royalton | $1,106 | 26.2% | $67,500 | $166,300 | $2,572 |
| Rush Township (Dauphin County) | $1,125 | 6.5% | $76,728 | $259,600 | $2,265 |
| South Hanover Township | $1,764 | 28.9% | $117,585 | $393,400 | $4,842 |
| Steelton | $1,289 | 51.7% | $58,194 | $134,800 | $2,502 |
| Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County) | $1,487 | 37.1% | $84,832 | $227,100 | $3,533 |
| Swatara Township (Dauphin County) | $1,252 | 30.1% | $80,444 | $214,400 | $2,769 |
| Upper Paxton Township | $797 | 10.2% | $58,105 | $188,500 | $2,720 |
| Washington Township (Dauphin County) | $718 | 18.8% | $80,682 | $233,500 | $3,102 |
| Wayne Township (Dauphin County) | $775 | 5.9% | $122,417 | $298,100 | $4,031 |
| West Hanover Township | $1,762 | 10.1% | $89,183 | $308,300 | $3,815 |
| Wiconisco Township | $890 | 13.4% | $68,438 | $116,700 | $1,334 |
| Williams Township (Dauphin County) | — | 14.2% | $78,182 | $152,000 | $1,365 |
| Williamstown | $888 | 37.4% | $61,757 | $100,700 | $1,339 |
Unincorporated communities in Dauphin County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bressler | $1,343 | 15.1% | $76,181 | $173,400 | $2,158 |
| Colonial Park | $1,392 | 53.4% | $73,105 | $231,100 | $2,448 |
| Enhaut | — | 4.4% | $73,836 | $155,900 | $2,321 |
| Hershey | $1,268 | 46.3% | $78,587 | $379,200 | $4,810 |
| Lawnton | $999 | 28.8% | $84,861 | $222,600 | $2,905 |
| Linglestown | $1,618 | 16.4% | $92,558 | $259,400 | $2,941 |
| Palmdale | $1,436 | 66.2% | $62,628 | $261,400 | $2,912 |
| Paxtonia | $1,387 | 33.5% | $102,594 | $249,900 | $3,021 |
| Progress | $1,233 | 42.6% | $73,030 | $202,500 | $3,258 |
| Rutherford | $1,155 | 25.2% | $83,636 | $214,200 | $2,685 |
| Skyline View | $1,897 | 10.1% | $97,982 | $299,600 | $3,861 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,000 | $38,300 | $61,250 |
| 2 people | $26,250 | $43,750 | $70,000 |
| 3 people | $29,550 | $49,200 | $78,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $54,650 | $87,450 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,050 | $94,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $63,400 | $101,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $67,800 | $108,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,150 | $115,450 |
How the places in Dauphin County rank across Pennsylvania
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Crime reported to police in Dauphin County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 835 | 287 | 3,791 | 1,302 | 291,078 | 16 of 16 |
| 2025 | 735 | 250 | 3,192 | 1,087 | 293,703 | 16 of 16 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Dauphin County recorded 735 violent and 3,192 property crimes, 250 and 1,087 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Dauphin County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Police: Elizabethville | 60,914 | 73 | 363 |
| Lower Paxton Township Police Department | 55,909 | 77 | 559 |
| Harrisburg Police Department | 50,789 | 322 | 927 |
| Swatara Township Police Department | 29,687 | 45 | 634 |
| Susquehanna Township Police Department, Dauphin County | 28,593 | 41 | 278 |
| Derry Township Police Department, Dauphin County | 25,296 | 28 | 204 |
| Lower Swatara Township Police Department | 10,130 | 21 | 36 |
| Middletown Police Department | 9,800 | 46 | 35 |
| Steelton Police Department | 6,382 | 51 | 82 |
| Hummelstown Police Department | 4,542 | 13 | 27 |
| Penbrook Police Department | 3,262 | 10 | 28 |
| Highspire Police Department | 2,733 | 6 | 14 |
| Millersburg Police Department | 2,547 | 2 | 4 |
| Wiconisco Township Police Department | 1,168 | 0 | 0 |
| Royalton Police Department | 1,134 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Dauphin County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17112 | 38,502 | $1,456 | $313,000 | $103,876 | 16.9% |
| 17111 | 36,744 | $1,376 | $235,500 | $86,385 | 33.5% |
| 17109 | 27,466 | $1,328 | $215,900 | $71,833 | 48.0% |
| 17110 | 27,364 | $1,449 | $222,900 | $80,699 | 41.6% |
| 17057 | 23,560 | $1,198 | $201,600 | $73,407 | 33.4% |
| 17036 | 23,520 | $1,404 | $349,700 | $115,533 | 25.0% |
| 17104 | 18,541 | $963 | $104,800 | $46,510 | 54.4% |
| 17033 | 16,481 | $1,330 | $384,100 | $72,945 | 49.2% |
| 17103 | 13,115 | $917 | $137,900 | $39,825 | 58.8% |
| 17113 | 11,724 | $1,216 | $161,800 | $68,244 | 37.6% |
| 17102 | 8,118 | $1,111 | $193,700 | $54,573 | 68.5% |
| 17032 | 7,551 | $771 | $226,400 | $81,250 | 15.2% |
| 17061 | 6,842 | $819 | $166,100 | $55,611 | 26.9% |
| 17018 | 3,902 | $1,063 | $238,700 | $72,188 | 12.9% |
| 17048 | 3,870 | $788 | $144,200 | $73,993 | 31.8% |
| 17023 | 3,489 | $775 | $210,500 | $79,435 | 21.6% |
| 17980 | 3,342 | $841 | $149,600 | $71,210 | 21.1% |
| 17034 | 3,071 | $1,041 | $146,300 | $52,700 | 56.2% |
| 17101 | 2,722 | $1,107 | — | $50,878 | 98.4% |
| 17098 | 2,618 | $839 | $122,000 | $63,041 | 25.5% |
| 17097 | 721 | $1,063 | $99,500 | $69,063 | 17.0% |
| 17978 | 688 | $948 | $275,000 | $65,577 | 32.3% |
| 17030 | 541 | $770 | $225,000 | — | 69.6% |
| 17005 | 289 | — | $151,000 | $61,429 | 7.5% |
| 17080 | 264 | $640 | $136,500 | $73,438 | 14.4% |
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Questions about Dauphin County
What is the crime rate in Dauphin County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Dauphin County recorded 250 violent and 1,087 property crimes per 100,000 residents (735 violent and 3,192 property crimes in all).
Which place in Dauphin County has the highest rent?
South Hanover Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,764 (±$60) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Dauphin County has the lowest rent?
Pillow has the lowest median gross rent, $640 (±$272) a month.
What is the median rent in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania?
The median gross rent in Dauphin County is $1,217 (±$26) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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