Harrisburg, the state capital of Pennsylvania, sits on the east bank of the Susquehanna River over 11.8 square miles. Incorporated 1791, it has a median age of 31.5 (2022), and its economy is mainly driven by government, healthcare, and technology/biotechnology.

Harrisburg’s architecture spans over 200 years of evolving construction and design, and contains some of the most popular home styles in Pennsylvania: Colonial, Victorian, Ranch, Cape Cod, and Contemporary. The average price of a home in Harrisburg is $225,038, up 12.6% over the past year (Zillow, 2022). Adding to the city’s appeal are annual events, including the Pennsylvania Farm Show, the Great American Outdoor Show, the Ice & Fire Festival, and WoofStock.

Harrisburg is served by several major highways, including I-76, I-81, I-83, I-283, U.S. Route 11 and U.S. Route 15. The family-friendly neighborhood of Uptown, with I-81 nearby, offers some of the largest and most beautiful homes in the city. Shipoke, adjacent to I-83, is a cozy and close-knit riverside neighborhood away from the bustle of downtown. Midtown also offers peace and quiet, as well as proximity to restaurants, shopping, and arts and culture venues.

A big benefit of Harrisburg is its central location to several major cities, including Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington, yet there are many ways to get involved in the community and meet people right at home.