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| What Harrisburg is like for active adults |
Harrisburg is the capital and almost geographical center of the state of Pennsylvania. Once depressed and down, Harrisburg is having a resurgence due to the money being spent by the state in development. Its geographical setting is spectacular, located as it is on the banks of the Susquehanna River.
There are many delightful college and small towns in the area - Carlisle and Gettysburg chief among them. The Harrisburg area has many extensions of major universities, such as Penn State.
Average home prices was in the $120's in early 2009. |
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| As the capital of Pennsylvania it has many resources for a town of this size. Living in a state capital provides a high energy environment. |
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| Harrisburg has a high crime rate. |
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Facts about HARRISBURG
- State: PA
- Environment: Urban,College Town,
- City Population: 25,001-50,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
- Total Crime Index: 111-120 (high)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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