Dauphin County

PA · Pop. 143,474 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Dauphin County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 143,474.

$/Acre: $6,934

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 125/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.03%

Combined Sales Tax6.03%

Cost of Living Index101.5

Median Household Income$51,730

Poverty Rate12.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,934

Median Home Price$381K

Acres for Sale2695

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall37.9 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,764 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)319 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K576

Property Crime /100K584

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak