Harrisburg, PA vs Lancaster, PA

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

Harrisburg, PA is in Harrisburg, PA while Lancaster, PA is in Lancaster, PA — both in the same state. On home prices, Harrisburg, PA is the more affordable option at $150,000 median — $146,800 less than Lancaster, PA's $296,800. WYLT rates Harrisburg, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Lancaster, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

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

Harrisburg, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Harrisburg, PA scores 65/100 (somewhat walkable) versus Lancaster, PA's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Harrisburg, PA has the higher school rating — Harrisburg, PA rates 7/10 and Lancaster, PA rates 6.8/10.