Why Choose Gratz Borough?
Disciplined stabilization, modern digital connectivity, and small-town independence.
Gigabit Fiber Network
Work for global technology firms or run your business from a serene Lykens Valley setting. Gratz offers street-level fiber availability with speeds up to 1–5 Gbps.
Predictable Governance
Enjoy peace of mind with a disciplined low millage framework, proactive CORE property standards enforcement, and zero municipal debt.
Exceptional Living Value
Anchored by MI Windows, Upper Dauphin Area School District, and Northern Dauphin Tech. Attainable starter and family homes ($90k–$180k median range) within 45 minutes of Harrisburg.
Market Street Corridor Improvement Project
Gratz is actively investing in core infrastructure through a multi-year, multi-million dollar grant-funded initiative designed to protect pedestrian safety, enhance drainage, and support long-term property values.
- Supported by major competitive ongoing grant funded project, recently we received an $800,000 PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Grant
- Phased corridor-wide upgrades stretching along Market Street from West Street to East Street
- ADA-compliant sidewalk replacement & curb ramps
- Upgraded pedestrian crosswalks & modern safety signage
- Modern street lighting & stormwater drainage enhancements
- Maintained exterior block quality via active CORE Program enforcement
Planning a Move to Gratz?
- Fiber & Utilities- Frontier & EarthLink provider setup, PPL electric, and local water/sewer/trash schedules.
- Schools & Tech Upper Dauphin Area SD– busing, K-12 enrollment, and Dauphin County Tech pathways.
