Electricity rates in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA ranks 1 of 18 Pennsylvania cities for the share of mobile homes (1%). Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has 50,092 residents in 22,036 households; 35.0% heat with electricity.
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Harrisburg on the map
Dauphin County, with Harrisburg marked
Who supplies Harrisburg
Dauphin County lists 2 utilities for Harrisburg, PA, a city of 50,092: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Dauphin County page.
Housing and heating in Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA: 21,046 of 24,496 homes were built before 1980 and 1,092 in 2000 or later. Harrisburg, PA has 3,546 detached houses, 6,675 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 219 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Harrisburg, PA
% of homes by decade built, Harrisburg, PA
- 43pre-40
- 1040s
- 1550s
- 1060s
- 870s
- 680s
- 490s
- 300s
- 210s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Harrisburg, PA
| Harrisburg, PA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA, median year built | 1947 | 1970 | -23 years | 10 of 18 |
| Harrisburg, PA, built before 1980 | 85.9% | 63.5% | +22.4 points | 9 of 18 |
| Harrisburg, PA, built 2000 or later | 4.5% | 15.6% | -11.1 points | 11 of 18 |
| Harrisburg, PA, detached houses | 14.5% | 49.7% | -35.3 points | 13 of 18 |
| Harrisburg, PA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 27.2% | 16.9% | +10.3 points | 2 of 18 |
| Harrisburg, PA, mobile homes | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8 points | 1 of 18 |
| Harrisburg, PA, renter households | 63.5% | 36.7% | +26.8 points | 2 of 18 |
| Harrisburg, PA, median home value | $121,000 | $222,300 | -$101,300 | 12 of 18 |
| Harrisburg, PA, median gross rent a month | $996 | $1,153 | -$157 | 13 of 18 |
| Harrisburg, PA, people per household | 2.23 | 2.35 | -0.12 | 16 of 18 |
Facts about Harrisburg
- Residents of Harrisburg, PA, ACS 2023
- 50,09210 of 18 Pennsylvania cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Harrisburg, PA
- $47,78313 of 18 of those cities
- Households in Harrisburg, PA
- 22,0362.27 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Harrisburg, PA
- 36.5%8,051 owners and 13,985 renter households
- Housing units in Harrisburg, PA
- 24,4962,460 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Harrisburg, PA
- 35.0%7,717 of 22,036 homes
- Land area of Harrisburg, PA
- 8.1 sq mi6,169.7 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Harrisburg, PA
- 3.6%at 817 kWh a month over the $47,783 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Harrisburg, PA
- 202NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 403.3 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Harrisburg, PA
- 194721,046 of 24,496 homes (85.9%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Harrisburg, PA
- $121,000$996 gross rent a month, 9.88% of value a year
Who lives in Harrisburg: income, cars, homes
In Harrisburg, PA, 5,884 of 13,252 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 9,797 households moved in since 2018 and 3,504 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. 14,317 residents of Harrisburg, PA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 32.8. In Harrisburg, PA, 5,524 households own no vehicle and 6,010 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Harrisburg, PA homes: 12,021 have 3+ bedrooms, 6,723 none or one, median 5.2 rooms. In Harrisburg, PA, 8,176 of 22,036 households earn under $35,000, 7,412 $35,000-$75,000, 4,878 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,570 $150,000 or more. Of 22,303 workers in Harrisburg, PA, 3,086 work from home, 13,045 drive alone, 1,254 ride transit and 2,065 walk.
Household income in Harrisburg, PA
| Harrisburg, PA | Value | Rank in Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA, households under $35,000 | 37.1% | 4 of 18 |
| Harrisburg, PA, households $150,000 or more | 7.1% | 13 of 18 |
| Harrisburg, PA, residents below poverty | 29.1% | 3 of 18 |
| Harrisburg, PA, median age | 32.8 | 14 of 18 |
| Harrisburg, PA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 49.1% | 16 of 18 |
| Harrisburg, PA, households without a vehicle | 25.1% | 3 of 18 |
| Harrisburg, PA, households with 2+ vehicles | 27.3% | 16 of 18 |
| Harrisburg, PA, workers at home | 13.8% | 6 of 18 |
| Harrisburg, PA, cost-burdened renters | 44.4% | 17 of 18 |
| Harrisburg, PA, moved in since 2018 | 44.5% | 2 of 18 |
| Harrisburg, PA, moved in before 2000 | 15.9% | 13 of 18 |
Outage risk around Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 197 wind and 5 tornado, 403.3 per 100,000 residents of 50,092. Top gust near Harrisburg, PA: 61 knots, 70 mph. Damage near Harrisburg, PA: $999K.
Reports within 15 miles of Harrisburg, PA
wind and tornado reports, Harrisburg, PA
- 23'15
- 6'16
- 22'17
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- 16'20
- 40'21
- 12'22
- 26'23
- 13'24
- 14'25
| Harrisburg, PA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA, 2015 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Harrisburg, PA, 2016 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Harrisburg, PA, 2017 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Harrisburg, PA, 2018 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Harrisburg, PA, 2019 | 21 | 1 | 22 |
| Harrisburg, PA, 2020 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Harrisburg, PA, 2021 | 39 | 1 | 40 |
| Harrisburg, PA, 2022 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Harrisburg, PA, 2023 | 25 | 1 | 26 |
| Harrisburg, PA, 2024 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Harrisburg, PA, 2025 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Cost of living with electricity in Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA: 22,036 households at $1,660 a year per home for electricity (Dauphin County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $36.6 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,627 a year per household.
| Group in Harrisburg, PA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Harrisburg, PA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA, all households | 22,036 | $1,660 | $36.6 million | 3.47% |
| Harrisburg, PA, homeowners | 8,051 | $1,986 | $16.0 million | 4.16% |
| Harrisburg, PA, renters | 13,985 | $1,097 | $15.3 million | 2.30% |
Analyst note on Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA counts 50,092 residents in 22,036 households, on 8.1 square miles. Household income in Harrisburg, PA is $47,783; 8,051 of its 22,036 households own. 7,717 of the 22,036 occupied homes in Harrisburg, PA heat with electricity.
Harrisburg, PA has 24,496 housing units, 2,460 of them vacant or seasonal. Harrisburg, PA ranks 2 of 18 Pennsylvania cities for the share of renter households (63%). Harrisburg, PA ranks 2 of 18 Pennsylvania cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (27%).
Harrisburg, PA ranks 2 of 18 Pennsylvania cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (44.4%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Harrisburg
Compare Harrisburg with nearby cities
| City near Harrisburg, PA | Distance from Harrisburg | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA (this page) | 0 mi | 50,092 | $47,783 | 1947 | $121,000 | 202 | 13.8% |
| York, PA | 23.0 mi south | 44,830 (-5,262) | $47,115 (-$668) | 1941 (-6 yr) | $103,100 (-$17,900) | 183 (-19) | 9.1% (-4.7 pts) |
| Lancaster, PA | 34.8 mi southeast | 57,683 (+7,591) | $63,421 (+$15,638) | 1938 (-9 yr) | $203,700 (+$82,700) | 200 (-2) | 9.3% (-4.6 pts) |
| Reading, PA | 50.7 mi east | 94,836 (+44,744) | $45,599 (-$2,184) | 1938 (-9 yr) | $109,800 (-$11,200) | 449 (+247) | 5.0% (-8.8 pts) |
| State College, PA | 62.2 mi northwest | 40,669 (-9,423) | $47,132 (-$651) | 1972 (+25 yr) | $414,400 (+$293,400) | 180 (-22) | 13.8% (-0.1 pts) |
| Allentown, PA | 77.2 mi east | 125,320 (+75,228) | $53,403 (+$5,620) | 1951 (+4 yr) | $188,900 (+$67,900) | 394 (+192) | 7.9% (-5.9 pts) |
ZIP codes in Harrisburg
| ZIP area touching Harrisburg, PA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Harrisburg | Share of Harrisburg's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 17110 (Harrisburg, PA) | 19.6% | 36.0% |
| 17104 (Harrisburg, PA) | 77.3% | 32.0% |
| 17103 (Harrisburg, PA) | 60.4% | 14.1% |
| 17102 (Harrisburg, PA) | 100.0% | 9.3% |
| 17101 (Harrisburg, PA) | 100.0% | 6.4% |
| 17120 (Harrisburg, PA) | 100.0% | 1.1% |
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Questions on Harrisburg
Harrisburg: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania households pick a supplier and plan, and Dauphin County lists 2 utilities.
Harrisburg: how does it rank among Pennsylvania cities?
Harrisburg, PA: rank 10 of 18 by its 50,092 residents, rank 13 of 18 by $47,783 median income.
Harrisburg: how many homes heat with electricity?
Harrisburg, PA: 7,717 of 22,036 occupied homes, 35.0%; Dauphin County 37.3%.
Harrisburg: how much income goes to electricity?
At 817 kWh a month, 3.6% of the $47,783 median income in Harrisburg, PA.
Harrisburg: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Pennsylvania yes; municipal and co-op areas around Harrisburg, PA may be closed.
Harrisburg: damaging storms reported nearby?
202 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Harrisburg, PA, 2015 to 2025, 403.3 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg, PA: median home built 1947; 21,046 of 24,496 homes (85.9%) predate 1980, 3,546 are detached and 6,675 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Harrisburg, PA renters struggle with rent?
5,884 of 13,252 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many residents of Harrisburg, PA live below the poverty line?
14,317 residents.
How many Harrisburg, PA households have no car?
5,524 households; 6,010 have two or more.