City safety & data profile

Colonial ParkPA

Colonial Park, PA is a 13K-resident city in Dauphin County with a median household income of $73,105.

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Colonial Park, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Colonial Park has a population larger than 19% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $231,100.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 81%
By size
$73,105
Median income
$231,100
Median home
9.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Colonial Park

Colonial Park posts a median household income higher than 41% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 59%
by median income, US cities

Where Colonial Park income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$73,105 Bottom 41% higher than 41% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. PA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Colonial Park, PA beyond the headline numbers

Colonial Park sits inside Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, at roughly 40.30°N, -76.81°W. Population 13,229, $73,105 median household income. Median home value $231,100, median rent $1,392. Poverty rate 9.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Colonial Park's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 41.8%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Colonial Park from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,229
Colonial Park
Median Income
$73,105
+8% vs avg
Median Home Value
$231,100
Near average
Median Age
36.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Dauphin County) - Colonial Park's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
290K+8%
Median Income
$76,242+41%
Median Home Value
$236,400+49%
Poverty Rate
12.9%-3%
Unemployment
4.5%-42%

Economics

Economics indicators for Colonial Park, PA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,392/mo
Poverty Rate
9.9% -30% vs avg
Unemployment 4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.6%
Work From Home 14.6%
Public Transit 1.3%

Population

White 47.1%
African American 27.4%
Asian 10.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
41.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 62.4%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Colonial Park, PA? ▼
Colonial Park, PA has a population of 13,229 people, located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median household income in Colonial Park? ▼
The median household income in Colonial Park, PA is $73,105 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 9.9%.
What is the median home value in Colonial Park? ▼
The median home value in Colonial Park, PA is $231,100. Median rent is $1,392/month.
What are the top health concerns in Colonial Park? ▼
The top health indicators in Colonial Park include Short Sleep Duration (41.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Colonial Park? ▼
The median age in Colonial Park, PA is 36.5 years. 24.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Colonial Park, PA is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 13K and a $73,105 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Colonial Park area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Colonial Park's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Dauphin County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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