Apartments for rent in Harrisburg, NC

A town located in North Carolina, Harrisburg has approximately 14,000 residents. Families with children can expect to feel right at home, as kids aged 5-14 account for an above-average 23% of the population, while young professionals feature less prominently in the demographics. Overall, the city's residents, at an average age of just under 36, are decidedly younger than most cities in North Carolina. The majority of Harrisburg residents own their homes, and 14% of residents rent. Relatively high rent costs could be a contributing factor, as the average rent of $1,334/month is substantially higher than the state average of $931.

Workers are spread across a wide range of industries in Harrisburg, the most common four of which are finance, retail, healthcare, and education. Combined, these industries account for 24% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in management, as 12% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Harrisburg workers bring in an average annual income of about $98,000, more than the average North Carolina resident. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Harrisburg has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 9% possess a Master's degree or a Doctorate. Additionally, 18% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.

Harrisburg has an average commute time of about 32 minutes, slower than the state average of about 25 minutes. Many residents (43%) commute to work by car, while public transit is not extensively used. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.