Harrisburg, PA

Midtown

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$4.5K - $405K
For Sale on Trulia:
28 homes
Rent:
$125 - $3.7K
For Rent on Trulia:
143 homes
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What Locals Say about Midtown

At least 191 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 69 % Say car is needed

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say kids play outside

  • 52 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 51 % Say parking is easy

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 48 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 44 % Say there are community events

  • 41 % Say it's quiet

  • 32 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "Broken glass and trash along sidewalks, beautiful river walk, uneven messed up sidewalks, busy intersections depending on time of day "
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  • Trulia User
    "my commute to work is easy and only about 24 miles round trip! The neighborhood consists of homes about 125 years old on average."
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  • Trulia User
    "They would like the side walk room and playground they have and the lovely neighbors and neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "3rd in the Burg used to be very popular in this area. I'm not sure if it still takes place. That was a very good special event. That much I do remember. I used to work in a furniture store on 3rd St."
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived here my whole life. Walking to just about anywhere you need to go or near bus route, etc. Riverfront is nice as well."
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s been high crime in the area recently I’d stay out of the city or midtown/uptown if you have children "
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  • Trulia User
    "Good place to live , people are friendly and take care of the property. Crime is low in midtown , never had a problem with packages getting stolen "
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  • Trulia User
    "Walking distance to everything. Bicycle friendly roads and many community oriented organizations to meet new people."
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  • Trulia User
    "Anything by the river is close and accessible I enjoy being able to walk to events. No one bothers vehicles but packages go missing. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The bars and clubs have plenty of social nightlife and good food during the day and early evenings .it’s pretty nice for a city."
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  • Safirell
    "I’ve lived here since 2009! Beautiful homes and people! Easily walk to restaurants, bars, boutiques and the market. "
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  • Abey A.
    "We have a brand new dog park in the capital heights area which is very walkable. Many neighbors bring their dogs and it even has a small dog area."
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  • Janae R.
    "It’s quiet and friendly there is some times a little noise from further up towards the uptown area but other than that there’s nothing I can really complain about"
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  • Joshua W.
    "Great up and coming neighborhood. Safe and quiet. There are a lot of cool places around and great restaurants. "
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  • Abey A.
    "Very easy to get to work with multiple routes to major highways incase of construction or accidents."
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  • JUSTIN L.
    "Harrisburg has a mural festival I think it’s annually and my roommate and I stumbled upon it once by accident. It was awesome and a lot of interesting things to do and food to try! "
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  • Brianna
    "The drive is easy and short. There is a lot of construction at this point in time. Most likely paces you would need are a few minutes away."
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  • Jaz D.
    "It’s good for families with out kids nothing for kids to do looking for a area that is family oriented "
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  • Noemi C.
    "I most travel by car or on foot as it is very close to the downtown area and near by cafes , the neighborhood is safe and quiet and very close to the river front Neighbors get along well and respect one another’s privacy it is an ideal area to live "
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  • Williamseagles
    "it's a very good neighbor Hood for kids and to be in your yard and relax it's pet friendly neighbors are very nice and police have a quick response"
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  • Antoinenbrown88
    "Lived hear for 12 years neighbors friendly and we all help each other out when it snows or bad raining weather. Great restaurant are close also"
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  • Ellen W.
    "Dogs are well loved in this area also cats. We are always looking out for each other’s animals etc in this area"
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  • Jlebb2
    "There are many dog owners walking their dogs all the time, and they’re all very friendly! A thing they may not like, some owners do not pick up after their dog. "
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  • Jlebb2
    "Great place to raise kids. Low crime, most people are friendly, riverfront Park is close and a lots of dogs!"
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  • Aleta B.
    "you can walk, run or/ and sit at the river front. its a quiet area. The Climb rate is down in this area as well. the bus route is nice. and it's close to downtown area. and also some good hotels are downtown.."
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  • syretta82
    "Worst neighborhood I've ever lived in! 3 expensive brand new cars hit and totaled out while parked out front. School District is the worst offer nothing for special needs, Noise Noise Noise!!! Rude and disrepectful people!!! Bars, Shootings in abundance!!! This is 20hundred block of Derry St Harrisburg!! Can't wait to leave here!!"
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  • anon1984
    "There has been a lot less crime recently but terrible streets, constant construction and parking is usually horrible anytime after 5."
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  • Julie C.
    "It seems like almost everyone has a dog and enjoys walking them in our safe and lovely neighborhood. Dog owners would love it."
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  • Yolanda W.
    "I’ve lived in the neighborhood for 41 yrs and I love it here, the neighbor are so friendly as well as their pets such a wonderful place to raise a family. "
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