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Steelton, PA

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Affordable Accessible Diverse Convenient Riverside Scenic Residential Industrial

Situated on the banks of the Susquehanna River, the Borough of Steelton gets its name from the steel industry within its borders. Entrenched in a scenic environment, Steelton combines industry with nature, creating a unique atmosphere of its own. Known as the Little Town with a Big Heart, Steelton is home to a close-knit community quick to come together for high school sports and in difficult times.

Steelton is just minutes from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s capital city, in addition to the National Civil War Museum and the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. Harrisburg Mall is easily accessible from Steelton as well. Getting around from Steelton is simple with convenience to Interstates 76, 83, and 283 as well as Capital City Airport. Several larger cities are within a three-hour drive of Steelton, including Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington, DC.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Steelton, PA is $1,073 for a studio, $1,198 for one bedroom, and $663 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Steelton has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,198/month
718 Sq Ft
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Transportation

57

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Tri-Community Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

428 Students

4
out of 10

Steelton-Highspire El School

Public

Grades K-6

738 Students

3
out of 10

Swatara Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

539 Students

3
out of 10

Steelton-Highspire High School

Public

Grades 7-12

599 Students

2
out of 10

Steelton-Highspire High School

Public

Grades 7-12

599 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
  • State Museum of Pennsylvania
  • Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad
  • Wildwood Park
  • Indian Echo Caverns

Airports

  • Harrisburg International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.