Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
Pharr Millhouse Historic Site
Attraction
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Stadium
Morrison Motor Car Museum
Museum
PNC Music Pavilion
Attraction
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
zMAX Dragway
Attraction
Food and Drink (16) C+
BurgerIM
Fast Food
Dough Donuts
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Pub 49
Bar
Hardee's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Susa's Ice Cream Cafe
Sweets
Arby's
Fast Food
Pelicans Snoballs
Sweets
Sonic
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dippin' Dots
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Abbington Clubhouse
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Top Notch Gymastics, Inc.
Gym
Scholar Athletics
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) A+
Lowes Foods
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Sunflour Baking Company
Bakery
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (9) A+
Stallings Road Park
Park
Harris Square Veterans Park
Park
Harrisburg Municipal Park
Park
Pharr Mill Park
Park
Back Creek Neighborhood Park
Park
Back Creek Greenway
Park
Back Creek Park
Park
Frank Liske Park
Park
Shops (18) A-
Venice Nails
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Harrisburg Hardware
Home Improvement
Verizon
Electronics
Everett II Salon
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Harrisburg Florist
Florist
R-Nails
Beauty
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
D'Stylo Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Circle K
Convenience Store
Salon Elements
Beauty
Boost Mobile
Electronics
TC Nails & Spa
Beauty
49ers Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Alterna Studio
Hairdresser
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Speedway
Convenience Store
The Hair Lounge
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
UV Nails
Beauty
BP Shop
Convenience Store
HD Computers
Electronics
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Boost Mobile
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Harrisburg.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.5% F
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Harrisburg is 120/100 - which is 28% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime B+

Harrisburg crime rates are 1,448 per 100k, which is 41% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
1,210 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
237 crimes per 100k B+
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employment A+

The median income in Harrisburg is $112,757 - which is 134% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$112,757 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A
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health B+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Zammitti & Gidaly Orthodontics
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
David P. Ney DDS, Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry
Dentist
Smile Cabarrus Dentistry
Dentist
Harrisburg Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Volunteer Fire Station
Fire Station
Harrisburg Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Atrium Health Harrisburg Emergency Department
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Harrisburg Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Charlotte Fire Department Station 35
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Harrisburg home prices are $304,300 - which is 94% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$304,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools B

The Harrisburg graduation rate is 94% - which is 15% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
55% D
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (5) F
Harrisburg Elementary
Hickory Ridge Middle
A.C.E. Academy
Pitts School Road Elementary
Hickory Ridge Elementary
Rocky River Elementary
Back Creek Christian Academy
C C Griffin Middle
Patriots Elementary
University Meadows Elementary
High Schools (2) F
Hickory Ridge High
Jay M Robinson High
Back Creek Christian Academy
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ratings A-

Harrisburg has an overall rating of 80% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A-
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Harrisburg Area Facts

  • Harrisburg has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Harrisburg crime rates are 41% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Harrisburg is 28% higher than the North Carolina average

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Harrisburg North Carolina: Remarkable Living 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I experienced a remarkable lifestyle while living in Harrisburg North Carolina. The city is an enclave of Cabarrus County. Harrisburg is close to Charlotte North Carolina. The city has a great department of education and the housing market is booming. Weather in Harrisburg is mar ...Read More velous. This town experiences all four seasons. My family and I love the seasonal climate changes. My favorite season is fall. It delivers brisk, clean air and a wonderment of rustic colors. Although this is a higher cost area, the employment market is strong. The city has remarkable natural trailside and backdrops.

Some of the best areas in Harrisburg North Carolina surround Harrisburg Park. This area is very well landscaped and is where a lot of families spend most of their leisure time. I often participated in neighborhood picnics and community hiking adventures with my family. Communities are friendly and very helpful. This is a town where everyone knows everyone. Harrisburg is a memorable city with lots of natural focal points. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Harrisburg? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Stallings Road Park
      Harris Square Veterans Park
      Harrisburg Municipal Park
      Pharr Mill Park
      Back Creek Neighborhood Park
      Back Creek Greenway
      Back Creek Park
      Frank Liske Park

      Entertainment

      Pharr Millhouse Historic Site
      Charlotte Motor Speedway
      Morrison Motor Car Museum
      PNC Music Pavilion
      Amphitheater
      zMAX Dragway

      Food & Drink

      BurgerIM
      Dough Donuts
      Domino's
      Pub 49
      Hardee's
      Dunkin'
      Chick-fil-A
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Harrisburg? Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Harrisburg.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Harrisburg? The cost of living in Harrisburg is 120/100 - which is 28% higher than North Carolina.
      Harrisburg
      120

      20% more expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Harrisburg? Harrisburg crime rates are 1,448, which are 41% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,448 per 100k people

      38% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 70

      38% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Harrisburg? The median income in Harrisburg is $112,757 which is 134% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $112,757104% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,81827% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Harrisburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Atrium Health Harrisburg Emergency Department

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Harrisburg home prices? Harrisburg home prices are $304,300 - which is 94% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $304,30065% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,67877% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      86%

      36% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Harrisburg have good schools? The Harrisburg graduation rate is 94% - which is 15% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      14% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      28% higher than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Harrisburg a good place to live? Harrisburg has an overall rating of 80% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      6 total surveys

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