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A global community on the rise
In the mid-1800s, the Pennsylvania Steel Company chose to build on the land that is now Steelton for proximity to the railroad and the Pennsylvania Canal. Today, this working-class borough of Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania, still employs steel workers but is also home to families from around the world. “I have neighbors from Croatia and Estonia,” says Laurel Windsor, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HS Homesale Realty. Windsor bought a home in the borough several years ago for its old-world charm and view of the Susquehanna River. “Steelton is minutes to the capital steps or wherever you want to go in Harrisburg,” she says. “The city is also improving the infrastructure along Interstate 83 at Steelton’s front door. Once that’s done, the area is only going one way — up.”
Steelton was founded in 1880 and is home to approximately 6,000 residents.
Steelton's Steel Mill still employs steel workers in the neighborhood and dominates the area.
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Every block holds something new
Most homes in Steelton are brick townhouses or duplexes, dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. They sit along steep, hilly streets, some with bay windows and river views, selling for between $50,000 and $170,000. Single-family colonial, Victorian and midcentury modern homes are available for $130,000 to $260,000. Multi-family homes also go on the market, listing for as much as $500,000. “You can drive through Steelton, turn a corner, and you’re in a whole new world,” Windsor says. “One block varies so much from the next. Some need renovating, and others have gone through preservation.” Homebuyers should also remember that because Steelton borders the Susquehanna, low-lying homes near the river may require flood insurance.
Many homes in Steelton sit along steep, hilly streets.
Many homes in Steelton have front stoops and sit close to the residential streets.
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Getting around Steelton
Steelton is served by Capital Area Transit, which offers bus routes throughout the neighborhood and surrounding Harrisburg. Downtown is 3 miles away, and residents can catch the bus or pick up the Capital Area Greenbelt Trail just north of Steelton if they want to bike it. Interstate 83 is just a few miles north, too, and connects drivers to State Road 283 or the 76 tollway, which goes to Philadelphia, about 100 miles away. Amtrak stops in Harrisburg at the downtown train station, and Harrisburg International Airport is in the opposite direction on State Road 230, about 7 miles southeast.
Harrisburg International Airport is just 7 miles away from Steelton.
Interstate 83 is just a few miles north of Steelton and allows access to the surrounding area.
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Local and other shopping options
Front Street is the borough’s main drag for gas, shopping and dining out. Locals have retailers like Dollar General, Family Dollar, Rite Aid and several local markets for essentials. Naples Pizza is a Steelton staple, serving the community since 1974, and Downtown Harrisburg offers dozens of eateries, too. For a fun-filled day, Hersey is only 12 miles east and promises breweries, family restaurants, an amusement park, a chocolate factory tour and much more.
Naples Pizza is a Steelton staple, serving the community since 1974.
The Rite Aid in Steelton is another shopping option for a variety of basic essentials.
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From basketball to boat launches
Municipal Park features basketball courts and Steelton Skate Park, the only skate park available in the region. Poplar Street Park is one of several small parks in the borough with a playground. The 18-hole, 72-par Dauphin Highlands Golf Course is nearby, and the 26-mile Capital Area Greenbelt Trail follows Spring Creek and then the Susquehanna River into Downtown Harrisburg. While the river area is undeveloped, boaters can launch their watercraft from the Steelton boat launch next to the 76-tollway bridge.
Steelton Skatepark provides an incredibly diverse skateboarding terrain for skaters and bikers.
Boaters can launch their watercraft from the Steelton boat launch for access to the Susquehanna.
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Winning Steelton schools
Students here are served by the Steelton-Highspire School District, which earns a C-minus overall from Niche. Children can start at Steelton-Highspire Elementary, a K-6 school that earns a C-minus, and Steelton-Highspire High, serving grades 7-12 and also earning a C-minus. The high school’s football team won five state championships, the most recent in 2023, and the girls' basketball team won two state championships in 2011 and 2012.
Steelton Elementary School sserves grades K-6 in the neighborhood.
Students in grades 7-12 can attend Steelton-Highspire High School.
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Artsfest and Steelton Fest
Over 150 juried artists and craftspeople participated in Artsfest at Riverfront Park in Harrisburg in May. The festival features handcrafted works, live entertainment, activities for kids, food trucks and more. The Borough of Steelton’s annual music festival is held in August on Front Street and brings together bands, breweries, distilleries and food vendors for a day of local celebration.
Over 150 juried artists and craftspeople participate in the Harrisburg Arts Fest near Steelton.
People enjoy the Harrisburg Arts Fest, held every year near Steelton.
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Hospital and university nearby
UPMC Harrisburg is a full-service acute care hospital with 422 beds located downtown, about 3 miles from Steelton. It offers a state-of-the-art labor and delivery area with a level II neonatal intensive care unit, world-class cardiology care, advanced pediatric care and leading-edge care in neurosciences, women’s health, stroke care and more. Also downtown, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology offers STEM-focused degree programs and has a student population of nearly 7,000 from 102 countries.
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