Housing data for Highspire, PA
Highspire, PA has an estimated 2,732 residents and 1,436 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a borough in Dauphin County.
61.2% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,041 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 2,732 (±19)
- Housing units
- 1,436 (±214)
- Households that rent
- 61.2%
- Median gross rent
- $1,041
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +9.6%
What stands out in Highspire
Households that rent: 61.2% (±11.5 points) in Highspire, higher than in Dauphin County (36.9%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 30.2% (±10.2 points) in Highspire, higher than in Dauphin County (17.4%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 37.3% (±12.7 points) in Highspire, higher than in Dauphin County (23.1%).
Median home value: $144,700 (±$32,842) in Highspire, lower than in Dauphin County ($236,400).
- Renters and owners in Highspire
- Types of homes in Highspire
- How long people stay in Highspire
- Home values in Highspire
Housing in Highspire at a glance
- Median rent: $1,041 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,085 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 50.2% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 61.2% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $52,618 median household income
- Home values: $144,700 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,527 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,549 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 30.2% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 39.0% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 74.6% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 6.2% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 43.1% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 23.5 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +9.6% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 37.3% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Fair Market Rent: $1,400 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 17034)
Highspire against Dauphin County, its state and the nation
| Highspire | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,732 (±19) | 289,593 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 1,436 (±214) | 127,828 (±159) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 61.2% (±11.5 points) | 36.9% (±0.9 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,041 (±$74) | $1,217 (±$26) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $52,618 (±$4,060) | $76,242 (±$1,935) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $144,700 (±$32,842) | $236,400 (±$3,814) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,549 (±$1,262) | $3,198 (±$61) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 74.6% (±16.2 points) | 61.8% (±1.7 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 23.5 minutes (±4.6) | 21.5 minutes (±0.5) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 91.7% (±5.6 points) | 90.3% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 35.9 years (±10.5) | 39.4 years (±0.3) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Highspire covers 0.7 square miles of land, about 3,800 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Highspire has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,492 (±263) | 2,732 (±19) | +9.6% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 1,290 (±52) | 1,436 (±214) | +11.3% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $875 (±$75) | $1,041 (±$74) | +19.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $95,200 (±$7,844) | $144,700 (±$32,842) | +52.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $42,222 (±$3,898) | $52,618 (±$4,060) | +24.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,219 (±$141) | $1,527 (±$185) | +25.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,949 (±$264) | $3,549 (±$1,262) | +20.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 47.6% (±5.9 points) | 61.2% (±11.5 points) | +13.6 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% (±6.4 points) | 6.2% (±7.4 points) | +1.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Highspire
In 2025, the Highspire Police Department reported 220 violent and 512 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Dauphin County, the departments that report recorded 250 violent and 1,087 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in Highspire
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17034 | 89% | 3,071 | $1,041 | $146,300 | $52,700 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Highspire
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Swatara Township | 1.6 mi | $962 | $234,600 | 12.9% |
| Bressler | 2.4 mi | $1,343 | $173,400 | 15.1% |
| Steelton | 2.4 mi | $1,289 | $134,800 | 51.7% |
| Enhaut | 2.7 mi | — | $155,900 | 4.4% |
| Swatara Township (Dauphin County) | 2.8 mi | $1,252 | $214,400 | 30.1% |
| Middletown | 3.0 mi | $1,234 | $161,600 | 57.4% |
| Royalton | 3.6 mi | $1,106 | $166,300 | 26.2% |
| Valley Green | 3.6 mi | — | $213,400 | 3.4% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like Highspire
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown | $1,234 | $161,600 | $55,765 | 57.4% |
| Harrisburg | $1,062 | $124,200 | $48,099 | 63.4% |
| Yoe | $1,021 | $178,600 | $58,750 | 65.9% |
| Irwin | $1,002 | $195,500 | $59,963 | 56.9% |
| California | $806 | $152,200 | $48,606 | 51.0% |
| Finleyville | $728 | $162,500 | $50,208 | 62.4% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Pennsylvania.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Highspire, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,166 | $1,285 | $1,598 | $2,055 | $2,100 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for Highspire, 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 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $109,300.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Highspire
What is the average rent in Highspire, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Highspire is $1,041 (±$74) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Highspire?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Highspire, PA is $880 (±$145) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Highspire rent-burdened?
50.2% of renting households in Highspire pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Highspire?
Highspire has an estimated 820 (±235) renting households, 61.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Highspire?
The median household income in Highspire is $52,618 (±$4,060) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Highspire, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $144,700 (±$32,842) for owner-occupied homes in Highspire (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Highspire growing?
In Highspire, the number of residents went from 2,492 in 2015–2019 to 2,732 in 2020–2024 (+9.6%), not a measurable change.
What ZIP codes are in Highspire?
The ZIP code that covers Highspire is 17034.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 17034?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17034 is $1,041 (±$74) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highspire borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highspire borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highspire borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highspire borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highspire borough, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Highspire borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Highspire borough, Pennsylvania
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Highspire Police Department (ORI PA0221000)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Highspire borough, Pennsylvania (place:34664, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .