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Living in Harrisburg
Harrisburg is a small town in North Carolina and is considered a suburb in the Charlotte metro area. Residents can enjoy living in a quaint community that is surrounded by…
Harrisburg is a small town in North Carolina and is considered a suburb in the Charlotte metro area. Residents can enjoy living in a quaint community that is surrounded by natural landscapes, while still having big city amenities available to them including great health care and many recreational activities.
Climate & Geography
Harrisburg’s climate is affected by the western mountains and is classified as humid subtropical, meaning summers are typically hot and humid while winters are mild and wet. Residents can expect an average of 43 inches of rain, 3 inches of snow, and 215 sunny days per year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Harrisburg has plenty to offer in activities and attractions thanks to its proximity to Charlotte. Residents can visit the Nascar Hall of Fame, Sea Life Aquarium, or the Concord Mills Mall. Football fans can go to games at the Bank of America Stadium, or listen to their favorite artists play at the Bojangles Coliseum, PNC Music Pavilion, and the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center.
Active adults who enjoy spending their down time in the great outdoors can visit the U.S. National Whitewater Center, Crowders Mountain State Park, Carolina Thread Trail, Lake Norman, Lake Wylie and Mountain Island Lake and Lake Norman State park.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Harrisburg is higher than the state average, and slightly higher than the national average. This is primarily due to high cost of homes and housing, but other factors including transportation and utility costs are below average.
The effective income tax rate in North Carolina is 5.49 percent for single filers and 5.49 percent for joint filers. Social Security benefits are not taxed in the state, however all other forms of retirement income are taxed at the normal rate. Some North Carolina residents may be eligible for the Bailey Exemption, which gives additional tax breaks to qualifying retirees.
Health Care
Harrisburg has access to high performing and nationally ranked health care facilities in the surrounding area. These hospitals include Carolinas Healthcare Northeast, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Carolinas Medical Center, Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, Carolinas Healthcare System Pineville, Carolinas Healthcare System Union. These institutions have a great variety of services in different procedures and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Harrisburg, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Harrisburg has 23 homes, the largest has 150 homes, and the average communities consists of 84 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Harrisburg. The most recent communities started in Harrisburg include Encore at Harmony, The Courtyards on Robinson Church, Enclave at Holcomb Woods. There are also 2 communities in Harrisburg that offer new construction homes, including Encore at Harmony, The Courtyards on Robinson Church.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Harrisburg.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Harrisburg stay on the market for around 186 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $560,443, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Encore at Harmony average around $698,826, while homes in Enclave at Holcomb Woods average around $484,045.
8 communities near Harrisburg
54 homes near Harrisburg
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,437 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,733 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,960 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,576 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,859 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,053 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,775 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,769 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,913 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,969 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,886 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Harrisburg, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Harrisburg has 23 homes, the largest has 150 homes, and the average communities consists of 84 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Harrisburg. The most recent communities started in Harrisburg include Encore at Harmony, The Courtyards on Robinson Church, Enclave at Holcomb Woods. There are also 2 communities in Harrisburg that offer new construction homes, including Encore at Harmony, The Courtyards on Robinson Church.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Harrisburg.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Harrisburg stay on the market for around 186 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $560,443, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Encore at Harmony average around $698,826, while homes in Enclave at Holcomb Woods average around $484,045.
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