USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Dauphin, Pennsylvania Dauphin QR code


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83.9% of Dauphin County is eligible for a USDA home loan.


The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Dauphin county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 76.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 30.1℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 63% and the area covered by water is 5.78%. The overall influence score for Dauphin is 2.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Dauphin, Pennsylvania with a blue border. Regions of Pennsylvania that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Pennsylvania. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.

Or you can continue searching for homes listed for sale in neighboring county. From county center to center Perry is 40 kilometers to the west, Lebanon is 27 kilometers to the east and Snyder is 46 kilometers to the north west.

Select from the above list of cities in Dauphin County. Cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties are highlighted in the drop down list. Alternatively, use the search form to find your favorite counties, cities and zip codes in Pennsylvania.


County level USDA loan eligibility boundaries for Dauphin, Pennsylvania



Dauphin County is located in south-central Pennsylvania, and is part of the Harrisburg-Carlisle metropolitan statistical area. As of 2020, the population of Dauphin County was estimated to be 278,832. The county is predominantly white (83.7%), followed by Black or African American (9.2%), Hispanic or Latino (4.6%), and Asian (2.5%).

The median household income in Dauphin County is $67,621, and the median home value is $180,500. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with 16% of children living in poverty.

The cost of living in Dauphin County is slightly higher than the national average, but still affordable. Housing costs are relatively affordable, with the median rent being approximately $1,100 per month. The unemployment rate in the county is 4.3%.

Overall, Dauphin County has a diverse population with a variety of living conditions and economic opportunities.


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Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with Pennsylvania USDA program details you can also contact:
The Pennsylvania State Office, located in Harrisburg, PA, administers USDA Rural Development programs through nine Area Offices across the state. All offices are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

For all general housing program-related inquiries, contact the Housing Program/Multi-Family Housing Staff at (717) 237-2186. For all inquiries related to Guaranteed Housing Programs, contact pasfh@usda.gov

For questions about payments, moratorium requests, payoffs, etc. call the Customer Service Center at (800) 414-1226
Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Pennsylvania
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