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    Steelton

      Report Card

      grade B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
      1. Public Schools
        grade D+
      2. Crime & Safety
        grade C
      3. Housing
        grade C+
      4. Nightlife
        grade B
      5. Good for Families
        grade C+
      6. Diversity
        grade A+
      7. Jobs
        grade B minus
      8. Weather
        grade B minus
      9. Cost of Living
        grade B
      10. Health & Fitness
        grade C
      11. Outdoor Activities
        grade B+
      12. Commute
        grade A

      Steelton is a with a population of 6,217. Steelton is in Dauphin County. Living in Steelton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Steelton there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Steelton and residents tend to lean liberal.

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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $100,400
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,027
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Dense Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        47%
      • Own
        53%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      grade C
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        471.1
        national  282.7
      • Murder
        16.8
        national  6.1
      • Rape
        84.1
        national  40.7
      • Robbery
        84.1
        national  135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        185.1
        national  500.1
      • Theft
        1,699.2
        national  2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        353.3
        national  284

      Residents

      Diversity
      grade A+
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        10%
      • 10-17 years
        18%
      • 18-24 years
        12%
      • 25-34 years
        13%
      • 35-44 years
        14%
      • 45-54 years
        14%
      • 55-64 years
        9%
      • 65+ years
        12%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        8%
        national  13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        11%
        national  21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        34%
        national  29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        39%
        national  26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        8%
        national  11%

      Working in Steelton

      Jobs
      grade B minus
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $45,599
      National
      $69,021

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