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Living in
Progress.
Progress is an unincorporated community in Dauphin County, PA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Progress
Progress is a community of 11,143 people in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $73,030, median rent runs about $1,233 per month, and median home values are around $203,000. Unemployment is low at 4.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Progress at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Foreign-Born
16.3%
Broadband Internet
93.3%
of households
Population Growth
+10.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.3% foreign-born, most often from Nepal
Who lives in Progress: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Progress, the largest foreign-born group is from Nepal (28.2%), and 7.5% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
24.2%
of residents
65 and Older
14.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.8%
of households
Married Couples
41.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for PA
Rent, home values, and income in Progress
In Progress, home values are 20% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,258
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1960
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Progress
Unemployment in Dauphin County, which includes Progress, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Progress: Dauphin County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Dauphin County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Progress is about 4% of Dauphin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Progress Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.8 min avg
How Progress residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Progress, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
Small hub810k passengers boarded in 2025
- 77 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Major hub12.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Susquehanna Township Police Department, Dauphin County, which covers Progress, runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
143.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
972.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Susquehanna Township Police Department, Dauphin County (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 19 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dauphin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dauphin County, which includes Progress, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 19 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $218,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $234,000 |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $221,000 |
| 2022 | 5 | Winter Storm | $23,000 |
| 2021 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $150,000 |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $45,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $122,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | Winter Storm | $74,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Dauphin County, county-wide
Progress is about 4% of Dauphin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dauphin County, which includes Progress, is typically good — 228 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
228
per year
Moderate Days
136
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Dauphin County, county-wide
Progress is about 4% of Dauphin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Progress has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.2"
Annual Snowfall
23.9"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
111
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 2.87" |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 2.77" |
| Mar | 48°F | 30°F | 3.93" |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.91" |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.02" |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.00" |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.81" |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.28" |
| Sep | 75°F | 55°F | 4.58" |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.77" |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 2.87" |
| Dec | 41°F | 27°F | 3.42" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Progress
Uninsured
12.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Progress's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
Psychiatric · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Harrisburg
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Camp Hill
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Progress
Progress's student/teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Progress (within 15 miles)
Harrisburg Area Community College
2.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 9,533 students · in-state tuition $7,193 · 23% graduate · median earnings $45,834 (10 yrs after entry)
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
2.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 615 students · in-state tuition $25,100 · 38% graduate · median earnings $48,379 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Progress
Progress has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
19 mi awayAppalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
23 mi awayGettysburg National Military Park
National Military Park
39 mi awayEisenhower National Historic Site
National Historic Site
41 mi awayCatoctin Mountain Park
Park
55 mi awayHopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
57 mi awayHampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
62 mi awayMonocacy National Battlefield
National Battlefield
70 mi awayCities Near Progress
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Progress?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Progress FAQ
Is Progress, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Progress's median rent is $1,233/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $73,030/year. Median home value is $202,500.
Is Progress, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Progress is policed by the Susquehanna Township Police Department, Dauphin County, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 143 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 972 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Progress, Pennsylvania?⌄
Dauphin County, which includes Progress, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Progress, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Progress is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,233/month and median household income is $73,030/year. The median home value is $202,500. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Progress, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Progress is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from