Chester, PA vs Harrisburg, PA

Chester, PA vs Harrisburg, PA: What the data shows

Chester, PA is in Chester, PA while Harrisburg, PA is in Harrisburg, PA — both in the same state. On home prices, Chester, PA is the more affordable option at $80,100 median — $69,900 less than Harrisburg, PA's $150,000. WYLT rates Chester, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Harrisburg, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Chester, PA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Chester, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Harrisburg, PA has High violent crime and High property crime. On environmental risk, Chester, PA has Low flood risk and Harrisburg, PA has Low flood risk.

Harrisburg, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Chester, PA scores 46/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Harrisburg, PA's 65/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, Harrisburg, PA has the higher school rating — Chester, PA rates 6.1/10 and Harrisburg, PA rates 7/10.