Central PA County
Living in Dauphin County
Home to the state capital, Harrisburg, stretching east to Hershey with urban riverfront energy and desirable East Shore suburbs.
About Dauphin County
A Closer Look at the Area
Dauphin County is home to Pennsylvania's capital, Harrisburg, and stretches east to Hershey and Hummelstown. It blends urban riverfront energy — the State Capitol, City Island, and Midtown arts — with the Hershey Medical Center and desirable East Shore suburbs like Lower Paxton and Linglestown served by the Central Dauphin school district.
County Highlights
- State Capitol & Riverfront
- Hershey Medical Center & Hersheypark
- Central Dauphin Schools
- Midtown Arts & Dining
Area Demographics
Dauphin County at a Glance
- Population
- 286,000
- Median Home Value
- $215,000
- Median Household Income
- $65,000
- Median Age
- 39.2
- School Districts
- Central Dauphin · Derry Township · Lower Dauphin SDs
- Commute to Harrisburg
- City center to 20 min
Communities We Serve
Towns in Dauphin County
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Live Listings
Homes for Sale in Dauphin County
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