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Charming rural backdrop for capital commuters
Set against the backdrop of the South Mountains, Boiling Springs offers a historic, provincial charm in a sparsely populated area . “It’s a cute, quaint little town,” says Ella Lesh, Realtor at Howard Hanna Real Estate. Born and raised in Boiling Springs, she returned to her hometown to raise her own family there after being away for five years. “There’s a lot of outdoor appeal, and there’s a good sense of community here,” says Lesh. Formerly a 19th-century resort village based around the spring-fed Children's Lake, today Boiling Springs is known for being a tight-knit yet welcoming outdoorsy community. Offering residents a bucolic setting, Boiling Springs is also only a brief commute away from many commercial, industrial and distribution centers – it’s only 5 miles from Carlisle and 8 miles from Mechanicsburg.
Children's Lake at the center of Boiling Springs acts as a center point of the neighborhood.
North of the downtown area, more modern home styles can be found.
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Living in the past – sometimes literally
The heart of Boiling Springs holds true to its past, with historic stone masonry found alongside detached Victorian and Federal-style homes, some dating back to the Civil War era. Many sit on small lots, some under a quarter acre, and were originally built as part of a town square. “One of the homes by the lake used to be the bank of Boiling Springs,” says Lesh. “People live there now and there’s a plaque pointing out its history.” The town’s architecture, much like the inner rings of a tree, marks this community’s growth. With mid-century bungalows and ranch-style homes representing the next era, later developments are notable for blending planned developments of neo-traditional homes with farmhouse flourishes. The earlier brick homes often sell for between $175,000 and $300,000, while further out, the most modern builds fetch from $450,000 to $600,000.
A row of Colonial style homes in Boiling Springs show the typical architecture.
An extravagant Victorian home in Boiling Springs just off of Front Street.
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Small-town favorites in a picturesque setting
Open from early morning to late night, Caffe 101 serves brunch classics like stuffed French toast to filling entrees like their Mexican Bistec Encebollado. “It’s a unique place,” says Lesh. “You can sit outside on the patio by the lake and eat, or have a coffee in the warmer months.” Down the road in Allenberry Resort, the Barn Restaurant offers elevated new American cuisine like cornmeal-crusted trout and braised short ribs that can be savored alongside fine wines and signature cocktails in a rustic dining room. The Village Artisans Gallery, located in a renovated brick church from 1875, is home to local artists across all mediums. At the top of town, Karns Foods provides a wide selection of staples for weekly grocery trips and in nearby Carlisle, big-box stores are clustered in shopping centers for one-stop trips.
Caffe 101 at the heart of Boiling Springs is a local favorite for a meal out.
A wood sculptor carves a rabbit at the Village Artisans Gallery in Boiling Springs.
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Drinking from the fountain of knowledge
South Middleton School District students follow a linear path through the schools, starting at W.G. Rice Elementary School for kindergarten through second grade, then moving to Iron Forge Elementary School for third through fifth grade. These schools earn an A-minus and a B-plus from Niche, respectively. Yellow Breeches Middle School is home to grades six through eight and gets a B from Niche. Right next door, Boiling Springs High School also earns a B from Niche – and is home of the Bubblers athletic teams, which Lesh points out got their name from the local natural spring named The Bubble. Boiling Springs High is also known for its strong athletics program, with the football team a regular playoff contender and the field hockey team recently winning the 2022 PIAA District III 1A championship.
Staff at Boiling Springs High School want to create the best environment they can for students.
Iron Forge Elementary School in Boiling Springs is an excellent place for students to learn.
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Fly fishing in the Spring Meadows
Families and youth athletic teams gather west of Boiling Springs to compete at Spring Meadows Park. The park is well-used, thanks to the dog-friendly 1.5-mile trail, exercise stations and 9-hole disc golf course. On the other side of town, the Boiling Springs Pool is the perfect place to cool off in the summer months, with multiple pool depths and water slides. Nearby Fisherman’s Trail guides anglers out to Yellow Breeches Creek – “The Yellow Breeches is one of the top places in the region for fly fishing, there are fishing derby events at the lake, fly fishing classes, the area is well known for it,” says Lesh.
Spring Meadows Park is a lovely public park with many amenities for Boiling Springs residents.
A group of engineers discuss how best to remove a fallen tree from Yellow Breeches creek.
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We all float on, alright
The lake is a center for holiday events, Lesh says. “In the winter, they put a Christmas tree on a floating dock in the middle of the lake, and luminaries float around it.” Foundry Day is a summertime arts and crafts festival held the first Saturday of June that features vendors, live music, food and a juried art show. The name is a nod to the Iron Furnace, a historic remainder of the Carlisle Iron Works that drove the early growth of Boiling Springs – the site can be visited at the bottom end of town. Boiling Springs also takes part in the Carlisle Summerfair, hosting the annual Anything Floats Races on Children’s Lake, where teams endeavor to demonstrate that anything can float, paddling home-built vessels from one end of the lake to the other.
Children's Lake is one the most popular place to enjoy a nice day in Boiling Springs.
The Boiling Springs Iron Furnace is maintained as a tribute to the area's heritage.
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Car-dependent living in rural Pennsylvania
Living in Boiling Springs means being dependent on your car – there is no public transport and it’s not laid out for bicycling or walking, other than for recreation. Getting a flight requires heading to Harrisburg International Airport, a 27-mile drive that can take 30 to 40 minutes; and emergency care at UPMC Carlisle, the closest hospital, is 7 miles away, generally a 15-minute drive.
Rt 15 is a major route connecting Boiling Springs with Harrisburg.
UPMC Carlisle is a major health center servicing Boiling Springs and surrounding communities.
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AP Trail hikers waystation
Intrepid trekkers on the great Appalachian Trail pass through Boiling Springs as they make their way along the 2,200-mile route. Boiling Springs is one of 23 designated Appalachian Trail Communities and is home to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, which covers from New York to the Shenandoah Valley. During the peak season, residents get used to seeing hundreds of hikers coming through every week and enjoy actively helping them out. “People in town host events to feed the hikers that come through, who are making the whole journey.” The Boiling Springs Post Office is another focus of activity for hikers, where they often send and receive packages of supplies at the trail’s midpoint.
A lone hiker along the section of the Appalachian Trail in Boiling Springs.
Boiling Springs is along the Appalachian Trail and a popular spot for hikers to stop and rest.
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Parks in this Area
Spring Meadows Park Boiling Springs
Letort Park
Memorial Park
Heberlig Palmer Tot Lot
Allenberry Meadowlands
Lindner Park
Transit
Airport
Harrisburg International
45 min drive
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.721 Reviews
4.0Niche User
10/27/2014Niche Review
There are many family-sized homes in the neighborhoods outside the town center.
3.0Niche User
5/5/2015Niche Review
Like any small town with too many people, jobs seem rather scarce. There aren't any major businesses around so a lot of people are stuck working retail or a food joints. However, the town is growing so jobs are becoming a little better. This is also a big area for living but traveling outside of the town for work.
2.0Niche User
5/5/2015Niche Review
The biggest local events are probably the car show, Hershey Park, and the Gettysburg battle field. The car show is the only one of these attractions that is located in my area-Hershey and Gettysburg are both almost an hour away. These bring in a lot of people and the locals are extremely welcoming and helpful to outsiders. Boiling Springs is very small so we don't really get big name attractions our way but Baltimore is kind of close as well as Philadelphia and Pittsburgh (only a few hours away) so if you really want to see something you can travel there. Washington D.C. is also only three hours away so that is a very easy day trip to go see a baseball game, The National Mall, or just to walk around. New York City is three hours north of us so it's the same deal as Washington D.C. (My family and I take a lot of day trips). So if you are willing to travel just a few hours, you can find really every type of cultural atmosphere.
5.0Current Resident
10/15/2017Niche Review
Boiling Springs is a quaint town in which live very kind people. The school system is excellent and everything is within walking distance, especially restaurants. However, Boiling Springs is lacking diversity wise and should try to appeal to a broader ethnic base.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Boiling Springs
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Boiling Springs, PA sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Boiling Springs, PA over the last 12 months is $393,806, up 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
There is a lot to like about this Boiling Springs ranch home. An updated, eat-in kitchen features solid surface countertops, hardwood floors and a stainless steel appliance package, including a six-burner gas range. Separate living and family rooms in addition to a 3 season room allow for many options with living spaces. The primary bedroom features a full bath with a walk-in shower. The
PLEASE READ AGENT REMARKS! This stunning home offers 2,950 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. As you step inside foyer, you'll be greeted with gleaming hardwood floors and an abundance of natural light. Off the foyer the updated office or flex space. The heart of the home features a spacious kitchen with a center island with granite countertops, double sink, gas range, pantry, and
Landmark Victorian dwelling located along Front Street in the Village of Boiling Springs. This historic and vintage 1869 building has been used as a single-family residence with accessory office and a Bed & Breakfast Inn (Gelinas Manor). This picturesque setting offers scenic views of Children's Lake and is within walking distance to all village attractions including the Appalachian Trail,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,546
Median Age
44
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$104,406
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$122,163
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.2%
Advanced Degrees
13.9%
% Population in Labor Force
74%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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