Welcome to the Harrisburg region
with both big city urban appeal and small town comforts. From downtown, to town square, to countryside, the Harrisburg Region offers a balanced mix of economy and lifestyle for anyone. We’re located in the heart of South Central Pennsylvania and comprised of Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties. Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania and is well-known for its central location in the Mid-Atlantic, stable economy, exceptional quality of life, and low cost of living.
Why the Harrisburg region?
Harrisburg is #1!
The Harrisburg region is a great place to live, work, and play. Check out some of the lists our region has been named to.
- Best Places for Millennials to Live & Work in 2024 – Commercial Café, 2024
- Harrisburg Ranked in the Top 20 Best Places to Live on the East Coast for 2024-2025 – U.S. News & World Report, 2025
- Harrisburg-Carlisle area ranked top 10 in the Spring 2025 Housing Market Ranking – WSJ/Realtor.com, 2025
- Harrisburg-Carlisle ranks #9 best mid-sized metros for women balancing professional and mom life – Commercial Café, 2025
- Top U.S. Metros Where Millennials Can Put Down Roots & Thrive in 2025 – Commercial Café, 2025
- LinkedIn Cities on the Rise 2025: The 25 fastest-growing U.S. metros for jobs and new talent – LinkedIn, 2025
Local Data Resources
Whether you’re a start-up or an established business, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC provides the interactive tools below to get information about the local economy, customers, competition, and more. This is your one-stop resource for up-to-date data and information on key metrics that businesses need for decision making.