Harrisburg, North Carolina

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Southeast Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

69.3

D+

out of 100

Overview

Harrisburg is a North Carolina city with a population of approximately 19,883, part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $500,007. Median household income is $134,767.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 19,883 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $500,007 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $134,767 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 30.3 minutes
  • Part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

19,883

Source: Census ACS

$500,007

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$134,767

Source: Census ACS

30.3 min

Source: Census ACS

118 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Cabarrus County (county-level results)

45%
53%
Democrat 54,494
Republican 63,746
Leans R+7.7

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

Score Breakdown

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

Housing Affordability 41.1/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 24%)

Income vs Housing 74.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 24%)

Commute Time 41.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 18%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 24%)

Purchasing Power 65.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 12%)

WhereAtHome Score 69.3

Location

Harrisburg, NC (35.3247, -80.6594)
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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.