Stretching north along the Susquehanna from the heart of Harrisburg, Uptown Harrisburg slowly evolves from tight urban living to suburban spread. “It’s very residential,” says Becky Schuchert, Manager of Abrams and Weakly General Store for Pets and a volunteer with the Capital Greenbelt since the 1990s. “It’s an older neighborhood, not a lot of new construction.” This residential neighborhood of skinny streets and tall trees is adjacent to industry as well as downtown Harrisburg, while keeping both at arm’s length. With multiple school district options within the neighborhood, a variety of housing options, and green space that can be enjoyed within a moment’s walk, it has become a popular spot to settle for those looking to have access to everything Pennsylvania’s state capital has to offer, just without the hustle and bustle of city living.
Uptown Harrisburg sits along the Susquehanna River, minutes away from Downtown Harrisburg.
Welcome to Uptown Harrisburg.
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A tale of two communities
Very different housing options are offered across the Uptown Harrisburg neighborhood. “It’s a mix of little cape cods, old doubles, some bigger homes,” says Schuchert, who also notes that the housing shifts drastically from Olde Uptown as it changes into New Uptown. Towards the city end of the neighborhood, rowhomes and twins in the traditional and Federal style dominate, with tiny backyards and on-street parking under the oaks and maples that provide shade across the streets. Some single-family homes can be found here, but most of the single-family midcentury bi-level and split-level homes with modern traditional features sit in the upper half of the neighborhood. These homes sit on wider streets, and while on-street parking is still common, many have garages or parking spots off of back alleys. Rowhomes, townhouses and twins sell for between $75,000 and $225,000, while single-family detached homes generally range from $175,000 to $325,000. One notable concern for Uptown residents, settling right along the Susquehanna River, is that flooding is an all-to-real risk throughout the neighborhood.
Colorful and unique gardens can be found around Uptown Harrisburg.
Beautiful artwork is abundant near Uptown Harrisburg.
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Limited options, but a great spot for pet owners
A 24-hour Harrisburg standby, the Front Street Diner has been part of the neighborhood for decades, serving up reliable American diner fare, including all-day breakfast and the classic triple-decker club sandwiches. Gabriel’s Pizza is an unfussy pizza joint perfect for picking up a meal on the way home, or residents can grab what they need to put together dinner at CTown Market Fresh, the neighborhood grocery store, or at the Save A Lot in the Uptown Plaza Mall. For major retail, residents have to head to downtown Harrisburg or the suburbs. A standout neighborhood spot for pet owners looking after the health of their pets, Abrams and Weakly General Store for Pets has been helping the neighborhood with their four-legged friends for nearly four decades.
When you want to stay home and watch the game in Uptown Harrisburg, grab a pie from Gabriel's.
Get your furry friend a toy or homemade biscuit at Abrams and Weakly in Uptown Harrisburg.
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Local and city gatherings bring residents out
Italian Lake Park is regularly used to host events throughout the year, including a summer concert series and a Christmas event, centered around the park’s stage. Many residents take advantage of the events the city of Harrisburg puts on in the downtown area, along the riverfront and on City Island. This includes everything from Kipona Festival, a three-day celebration every Labor Day weekend highlighting the cultures that come together in the Susquehanna Valley, to May’s three-day ArtsFest featuring artisans and craftsmen from across the region.
Walk across the Italian style bridge with a loved one at Italian Lake Park in Uptown Harrisburg.
Uptown Harrisburg has hidden gems of peace and beauty while only minutes from Downtown.
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Two different school districts serve Uptown
The Uptown Harrisburg neighborhood straddles two school districts. Some students may attend Susquehanna Township School District, starting out at Thomas Holtzman Jr. Elementary School, which earns a C-plus from Niche, before moving up to Susquehanna Township Middle School, which is graded a C by Niche. Susquehanna Township High School, which earns a B-minus, implements the One-to-One Computing program, where every student receives a laptop to ensure they can keep up with schooling needs. For those attending Harrisburg City School District, students usually start out at Benjamin Franklin Academy for kindergarten through fourth grade, before attending Camp Curtin Academy for fifth through eighth, then moving on to Harrisburg High School. All three schools receive a C-minus from Niche.
Younger students attend the Holtzman Elementary School.
Local students attend the Susquehanna Township Middle School.
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A gem of a trail
Schuchert is passionate about the Capital Area Greenbelt, seeing it as not just one of the best assets in the neighborhood but the city as a whole. “It was started in the 1900s as part of the City Beautiful movement,” she says, “it’s a linear trail that links parks through the capital area. It’s nicknamed the Emerald Necklace, with the parks being the jewels along the greenbelt.” Residents walk, jog or ride their bike accompanied by views of the river along the paved trail. Textured walkways surround the lake at Italian Lake Park, along with Italian Renaissance gardens and a Japanese-style bridge, an excellent spot for picnics and relaxation. Emerald Street Playground offers several play areas and green spaces for young ones, plus a basketball court that sees regular pick-up games.
Uptown Harrisburg is a quiet and scenic suburb that's nestled along the Susquehanna River.
Colorful and inspiring murals can be found near Uptown Harrisburg.
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Getting around the capital region
Capital Area Transit bus routes run up and down through the neighborhood, providing a public option. While it is generally walkable and bikeable, running errands necessitates a car – and with Route 81 running through the neighborhood, it’s easy to get around the region. Harrisburg International Airport offers commercial flights across the region through multiple carriers and is 12 miles away – regularly a 20-minute drive. Roughly 4 miles south of the neighborhood, UPMC Harrisburg provides 24-hour emergency care, usually a drive of 15 minutes or so.
Get to Downtown from Uptown Harrisburg on a CAT bus.
Interstate 81 is the main throughway through Uptown and all of Harrisburg.
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Farm show brings visitors – and traffic
Just across the tracks from the neighborhood, the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center hosts events throughout the year that draw folks from the neighborhood and from across the Commonwealth. These include the Pennsylvania Farm Show – the largest indoor event of its kind in the United States – and the Great American Outdoor Show, claiming to be the world’s largest outdoor recreation show. These events and others throughout the year can result in increased traffic in the neighborhood, although it also means residents have the convenience of having these events within walking distance.
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Parks in this Area
Italian Park
Lottsville Playground
Fourth Street Park
4 Th & Emerald Playground
Transit
Airport
Harrisburg International
23 min drive
Bus
N 6th St & Estherton Ave
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N 3rd St & Wiconisco St
Bus
Graham St & N 3rd St
Bus
N 2nd St & Montrose St
Bus
Hoffman St & Angenese St
Bus
N 6th St Opp. Houser Rd
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N 6th St & Seneca St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Uptown Harrisburg
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Uptown Harrisburg, Harrisburg sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Uptown Harrisburg, Harrisburg over the last 12 months is $168,460, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
12,076
Median Age
36
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,897
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,368
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.2%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
27.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.5%
% Population in Labor Force
69.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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