Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal

Northeast Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

76

C

out of 100

Overview

Carlisle is a Pennsylvania city with a population of approximately 22,341, part of the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $336,332. Median household income is $55,756.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 22,341 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $336,332 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $55,756 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 17.9 minutes
  • Part of the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

22,341

Source: Census ACS

$336,332

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$55,756

Source: Census ACS

17.9 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

63

Source: Walk Score

99 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Cumberland County (county-level results)

45%
54%
Democrat 66,255
Republican 80,267
Leans R+9.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 61.1/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 45.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 79.1/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 63/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 76

Location

Carlisle, PA (40.2039, -77.1995)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.