Progress, PA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Dauphin County · Pennsylvania
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Progress based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
11,143
2023 ACS
Median Income
$75,362
2023
Median Home Value
$192,000
2023
Median Rent
$1,170
2023
Median Age
36.8
Unemployment
3.1%
Cost of Living Index
112.5
100 = national avg
Progress is a city in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 11,143 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Progress is one of the communities in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Progress is $75,362, and the median home value is $192,000. The cost of living index is 112.5 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,170 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, and the median age is 36.8 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
11,143
Male
5,430
48.7%
Female
5,713
51.3%
Median Age
36.8
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
20.2%
High School or Higher
42.4%
Foreign Born
16.7%
Veterans
6.2%
Married
35.0%
Avg Household Size
2.4
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.701
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
41.2%
Foreign Born
16.7%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
12.2%
1,359 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
87.8%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
10,291
English Only
82.6%
#1 Non-English Language
Other Indo-European
722 speakers
Limited English
9.1%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
90.9%
Limited English Proficiency
9.1%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
691
6.2% of population
Disability Rate
12.9%
89 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$46,021
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
486
70.3%
Female Veterans
205
29.7%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$46,021
Non-Veteran Income
$39,508
Difference
$6,513
16.5% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
89
Without Disability
602
Disability Rate
12.9%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
6,204
#1 Ancestry
German
12.4% (1,381)
#2 Ancestry
American
8.1% (905)
#3 Ancestry
Italian
7.6% (851)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
4,649
Family Households
2,889
62.1%
Married Couples
1,864
40.1%
Non-Family Households
1,760
37.9%
Single Mother Households
739
15.9%
Single Father Households
286
6.2%
Living Alone
1,386
29.8%
Children Under 18
Total Children
2,486
In Married Couple
1,439
57.9%
With Single Mother
634
25.5%
With Single Father
413
16.6%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$83,750
Married Couple Income
$86,224
Single Mother Income
$85,701
Single Father Income
$75,739
Avg Family Size
2.4
Avg Non-Family Size
2.3
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
223
Grandparents Responsible
139
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$75,362
+3% vs national
Per Capita Income
$34,837
-6% vs national
Poverty Rate
8.5%
-37% vs national
Gini Index
0.3788
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
3.1%
-40% vs national
SNAP Recipients
3.6%
of households
How Progress Compares
Progress vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Progress is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Progress, PA has a median household income of $75,362, making it the 10,261st highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Progress has a higher median household income than 64% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Progress, PA has a per capita income of $34,837, making it the 12,403rd highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Progress has a higher per capita income than 56% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Progress, PA has a poverty rate of 8.5%, making it the 18,659th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Progress has a higher poverty rate than 40% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Progress, PA has a unemployment rate of 3.1%, making it the 17,288th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Progress has a higher unemployment rate than 44% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Progress. The median household income here is $75,362.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
-39% vs PA avg
Labor Force
6,196
Employed
5,972
Mean Commute
18 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
42.4%
of adults 25+
Median Age
36.8
Work from Home
12.0%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$98.0K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
112.5
100 = national avg
+12.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$49,520
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$117,048
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,212
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,493
per month
The median household income in Progress, PA is $75,362, which is 2.9% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $34,837. The poverty rate of 8.5% is lower than the PA state average of 11.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3788, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 6,196. 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 18 minutes, with 12.0% working from home. About 74.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 112.5, which is 12.5% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 123.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $49,520 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$270,000
Median List Price
$247,450
Price Per Sq Ft
$126
Days on Market
35
Active Inventory
14
Months of Supply
1.4
Seller's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
20.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
42.9%
Sale-to-List Ratio
96.7%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
10
New Listings
8
Pending Sales
7
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$126
Median List $/SF
$168
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Progress, PA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area, home prices have risen 354.0% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 94.0%. The 10-year growth rate is 83.1%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 52.9%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 12.3%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA housing market rather than Progress alone.
Metro area: Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
Progress vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Progress is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Progress, PA has a median home value of $192,000, making it the 12,853rd highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Progress has a higher median home value than 54% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Progress, PA has a median rent of $1,170, making it the 7,037th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Progress has a higher median rent than 68% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Progress, PA has a price per square foot of $126, making it the 14,937th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Progress has a higher price per square foot than 28% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Progress, PA has a rent burden of 18.6%, making it the 10,840th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Progress has a higher rent burden than 51% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$192,000
Median Rent
$1,170
Total Housing Units
4,899
Vacancy Rate
5.1%
Owner Occupied
59.0%
Renter Occupied
41.0%
Median Property Tax
$3,434
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,304
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$3,434
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.79%
of home value
Median Home Value
$192,000
Estimated Mean Tax
$3,519
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,434) by the median home value ($192,000). In Progress, PA, this works out to an effective rate of 1.79%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Progress, PA is $270,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 35 days on the market. 20.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 1.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $126. The median rent is $1,170 per month (Census ACS). About 59.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1960. There are 4,899 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,434. The effective tax rate is 1.79%, above the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Progress. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
91.1
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
90.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
37.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
96.6
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
22
Public Assistance
$57.3M
Individual Assistance
$21.7M
Most Common Type
Flood
7 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | $1.6M | $125K |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $31.9M | $4.3M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Jan 2013 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | $17.5M | $14.2M |
| Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Apr 2010 | $2.1M | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides → | Severe Storm | Jun 2006 | — | $90K |
| Hurricane Katrina → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | $10K | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm(s) | Apr 2005 | $73K | — |
| Tropical Depression Ivan → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | $2.6M | $3.0M |
| Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wi… → | Severe Storm | Sep 2004 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm(s) | Aug 2003 | $13K | — |
| Snow → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | $1.4M | — |
| Tropical Depression Dennis Pa → | Flood | Sep 1999 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Storm | Mar 1994 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 25 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5,245
Total Claims Paid
$86,089,209
Avg Claim Payout
$16,414
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
32
Federal Funding
$12,474,712
Properties Protected
128
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.80
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 26 | $8,225,397 |
| 800.1: Miscellaneous | 1 | $35,215 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $1,694,257 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $175,500 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land | 1 | $228,737 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Progress has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, hurricane. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 5,245 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $57,343,851 in public assistance recovery funding. $21,658,246 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 32 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
—
Depression Rate
—
Diabetes Rate
—
Uninsured Rate
—
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Progress has an obesity rate of —, which is .
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.8 mi
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute | 3.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | Yes |
| Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Milton S Hershey Medical Center | 11.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
18 min
-22% vs national
Drive Alone
74.4%
-5% vs national
Public Transit
1.5%
+62% vs national
Work From Home
12.0%
+29% vs national
Carpool
8.3%
Walk / Bike
1.7%
combined
How Progress's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
The average commute in Progress, PA is 18 minutes, which is 22.2% below the national average of 23 minutes. 74.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.0% work from home, which is above the PA state average of 8.9%. Public transit is used by 1.5% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 8.3% of workers carpool. 1.4% walk to work.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
93.1%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
86.0%
of households
No Internet
6.9%
of households
Total Households
4,649
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
95.4%
of households
Smartphone
90.5%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
77.7%
of households
Tablet
42.2%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
17.8¢
per kWh
-7% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Commercial Rate
11.0¢
per kWh
-29% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Industrial Rate
7.9¢
per kWh
-34% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$145
residential
-1% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
4% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Pennsylvania averages 17.8¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $145. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Progress vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
93.1% of households in Progress have broadband internet access. 86.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.9% of households have no internet access. 14.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Progress is located in Dauphin County, PA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Progress.
Election Overview
Source: Dauphin County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
78,327
52.4%
GOP Votes
69,474
46.5%
Total Votes
149,526
Margin
D+5.9%
Shift from 2020
R+2.6pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 78,327 | 69,474 | 149,526 | 52.4% | 46.5% | D+5.9 |
| 2020 | 78,983 | 66,408 | 147,368 | 53.6% | 45.1% | D+8.5 |
| 2016 | 64,287 | 60,620 | 130,160 | 49.4% | 46.6% | D+2.8 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Dauphin County recorded 149,526 total votes. Democrats won the county with 52.4% of the vote compared to 46.5% for Republicans, a margin of D+5.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.6pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Dauphin County has shifted 3.1 percentage points toward Democrats.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
20
Total Population
326,360
Avg Median Income
-$33,262,198
Avg Home Value
-$66,483,412
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17011 | 38,642 | $88,889 | $261,900 | $1,270 | 13.1 |
| 17018 | 3,745 | $77,750 | $226,000 | $1,011 | 39.8 |
| 17025 | 17,463 | $89,750 | $242,000 | $1,155 | 15.0 |
| 17034 | 2,988 | $51,717 | $120,100 | $993 | 0.8 |
| 17036 | 22,487 | $105,043 | $316,900 | $1,362 | 28.1 |
| 17043 | 5,832 | $66,752 | $216,300 | $968 | 2.1 |
| 17057 | 23,143 | $70,536 | $187,300 | $1,122 | 31.1 |
| 17070 | 16,891 | $91,100 | $240,200 | $1,046 | 14.6 |
| 17093 | 752 | $73,823 | $169,500 | N/A | 0.5 |
| 17101 | 2,678 | $70,100 | N/A | $984 | 0.5 |
| 17102 | 8,177 | $55,369 | $172,900 | $1,062 | 0.8 |
| 17103 | 12,774 | $41,383 | $113,100 | $933 | 1.9 |
| 17104 | 19,401 | $42,113 | $102,200 | $953 | 3.4 |
| 17109 | 27,422 | $70,618 | $203,200 | $1,234 | 7.0 |
| 17110 | 26,401 | $79,499 | $206,200 | $1,400 | 14.9 |
| 17111 | 35,818 | $84,314 | $225,500 | $1,309 | 18.4 |
| 17112 | 38,970 | $101,784 | $290,400 | $1,400 | 69.6 |
| 17113 | 11,786 | $60,554 | $141,300 | $1,091 | 4.2 |
| 17120 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 17319 | 10,990 | $101,610 | $230,100 | $1,147 | 16.8 |
Progress, PA has 20 ZIP codes with a combined population of 326,360. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$33,262,198. The average median home value is -$66,483,412. The average median monthly rent is -$66,665,645.
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