Harrisburg found its beginnings as Scottish-Irish immigrants settled the area in the late 1700s. A railroad depot, built on land purchased from the family of one of these settlers, Robert Harris, gave Harrisburg its name.
Not incorporated until 1973,Harrisburg has experienced steady growth with nearby Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord Mills and the University of North Carolina attracting residents and businesses.
Today, Harrisburg continues to be an attractive choice for families seeking to live outside the Charlotte city limits but within a short commute. Located in Cabarrus County northeast of Charlotte, Harrisburg offers convenient transportation with access to Interstates 85 and 485, affordable housing, and high performing schools.
Harrisburg hosts an annual 4th of July weekend long festival that includes a beauty pageant, parade, battle of the bands contest, rides, and of course fireworks!
Harrisburg Homes For Sale
$0 - $200,000
$200,000 - $300,000
$300,000 - $500,000
$500,000 - $750,000
$750,000+
Things To Do
This strong valued community prides itself on the customs and traditions of the towns history, yet brings in the new advancements of our increasingly fast paced society. With new, state of the art schools, and growing town businesses, Harrisburg is a great place to start a life.
Town Sponsored Annual Events
4th of July Parade
Cabarrus County Fair
Pride of the South Show
Summer Readers Festival
Quilt Show
The Great Train Expo
Christmas made in the South
Tree Lighting
Visit the Sam Bass Gallery, a look at NASCAR's best of the best. Tour the gallery and find art work of your favorite driver.
Parks
The Harrisburg Parks and Recreations Department strives to provide activities to get the entire community active and involved. Stallings park and Harrisburg Park are lovely community facilities. Both provide picnic areas, sports fields, playgrounds, and walking paths. With scenic sylvan views both of these parks are sure to be enjoyed by the entire family.
Harrisburg Property Taxes
Town Tax rate is .135 cents per $100 valuation + Cabarrus County Tax 0.63 per $100 valuation = $.762 per $100 valuation
How do I calculate Harrisburg property taxes?
Need to know how to calculate property tax? Here is an example using Cabarrus County rates:
For 2007, the combined property tax rate for the town of Harrisburg and county of Cabarrus is $.762. Taxes are assessed per$100 valuation.
For a home with a $200,000 tax value in the town of Harrisburg and county of Cabarrus, property tax for 2007 would be approximately $1524.
Calculation:
$200000/100 = $2000
$2000*.762 = $1524
Harrisburg Demographics
Statistics for Harrisburg, North Carolina per the census of 2000:
Population: 4,493 people, 1,556 households, and 1,322 families
Population Makeup: 94.75% White, 3.32% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.22% from other races
28.0% under the age of 18
4.9% from 18 to 24
31.5% from 25 to 44
25.9% from 45 to 64
9.5% who were 65 years of age or older
Income Stats:
Household median income:$65,086
Males median income:$48,281
Females median income:$31,808
Harrisburg, North Carolina Schools:
Harrisburg residents attend Cabarrus County Schools.
Elementary schools include Harrisburg Elementary
Middle schools include Carolina International School
High schools include Harrisburg Hickory Ridge, Jay M Robinson High School
Private schools in the area include:
Cannon School
First Assembly Christian
Harrisburg School Test Scores
Harrisburg Elementary School Profile
Harrisburg Elementary School NC Report Card
Carolina International School Profile
Carolina International School NC Report Card
Jay M Robinson High School Profile
Jay M Robinson High School NC Report Card
Area Utilities
Electric: Duke Power 704 594 9400
Electricities 704 948 0550
EnergyUnited 704 892 0278
Cable: Time Warner 866 872 489
Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas 704 525 3882
PSNC Energy 877 776 2427
Telephone: BellSouth 888 757 6500
Water/Sewer: Char-Meck Utilities Dept. 704 336 2211
Waste Management:
Recycling: No. Meck. Recycling Center 704 875 1563
Police Department ( non-emergency) 704 920 5000
Fire Department ( non-emergency) 704 455 3574
Town Hall 704 455 5614
Parks and Recreation 704 920 5600
Northeast Medical Center 704 783 3000
Harrisburg Branch Library 704 920 2080
Postal Information 800 275 8777
Meck. Co. Board of Elections 704 336 2133
NC Dept. of Motor Vehicles 919 715 7000
NC Dept. of Revenue 704 342 6121
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