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Charming historic town along the Susquehanna
The downtown section of New Cumberland might qualify as an old town with its historic Art Deco theater and more than century-old buildings. But its charm and community spirit are timeless. Established in the 1800s as a commercial stop along the Susquehanna River between York and Harrisburg, New Cumberland evolved into a small yet lively community that acts as a stopping point for folks commuting into the busy state capital. A relaxed lifestyle and charming locally owned shops continue to attract a vibrant tapestry of residents to this highly walkable neighborhood. “Everything is welcoming,” says long-time local Christine Leukus, president of the Olde Towne Association. “Our community is becoming more diverse in all kinds of ways.”
New Cumberland overlooks the Susquehana River from Bridge Street.
West Shore Theaters is home to many feature films and live show events in New Cumberland.
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Neighborly shops and eateries on Bridge Street
Across from the local post office, the neon-lit West Shore Theater screens classic movies and hosts live performances by bands and comedians. As one of the community's main assets, the theater also plays a significant role in new festivals and community events highlighting local artists, independent filmmakers and cultural dance groups. Outward from this central focal point on Bridge Street – the community's main commercial corridor – a collection of shops and restaurants buzz with locals indulging in a sweet treat at Hanna’s Ice Cream Shoppe or neighbors catching up over a cold refreshment at Wild Rabbit Pies & Pints. Over the roadway's namesake bridge, folks can quickly travel across Yellow Breeches Creek to shop for groceries and other essentials at Rite Aid, Grocery Outlet, Dollar Tree and Giant.
Hanna's Ice Cream Shoppe provides a classic 50s themed environment in New Cumberland.
Wild Rabbit is a community staple in drinks and food along Bridge Street in New Cumberland.
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Easy access to Interstate 83 and the airport
Between Interstate 83 and the Capital City Municipal Airport, New Cumberland offers easy access to major thoroughfares and transportation. Residents connect easily to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and the nearby Harrisburg International Airport is only 11 miles away. Though walkability is emphasized, commuters can also rely on buses that service the handful of stops here.
Commute from New Cumberland to Harrisburg over the John Harris Memorial Bridge and Susquehanna.
The Capital City Airport is located in New Cumberland offering smaller transport for locals.
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Traditional single-family homes from the early 20th century
A variety of established homes line the orderly streets of New Cumberland, as old rowhouses mingle with single-family homes from the early 20th century. Townhouses may start at $174,000, and charming cottages and modest ranch homes list between $150,000 and $200,000. Cape Cods, Colonial-inspired examples and foursquare styles are common, while newer contemporary homes are found on the outskirts of town with prices ranging between $280,000 and $720,000.
Some brick colonial revival homes have some pristine curb appeal in New Cumberland.
New Cumberland has Cape Cod homes located near each other and some boast large dormer windows.
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Strong academics in West Shore School District
The West Shore School District serves kids in New Cumberland, earning a B Niche grade with high rankings for teacher quality, academic achievement and college preparedness. Students may attend B-minus-rated Hillside Elementary before advancing to New Cumberland Middle School, which earns a C-plus. B-graded Cedar Cliff High School offers diverse educational and extracurricular programs like JROTC. Students explore various interests, from working with robots in technology-focused classes to propagating plants in the school's aquaponics lab.
Younger students attend Hillside Elementary School.
Cedar Cliff High School serves grades 9-12 with an overall B rating on Niche.com.
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Recreation at New Cumberland Borough Park
Several green spaces and pocket parks offer a verdant respite, while the Susquehanna riverside provides ample opportunity for recreation. However, New Cumberland Borough Park is a neighborhood destination for outside fun. Located on the other side of the creek, the park covers roughly 30 acres of public space with sports fields, playgrounds, picnic tables, and boat ramps.
Children and families love spending quality time at the New Cumberland Borough Park playground.
Playgrounds and walking trails are located at the New Cumberland Borough Park.
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New Cumberland’s famous Apple Festival
The community draws immense crowds each fall for its annual Apple Festival, a popular event that has captivated the town and its numerous visitors for over 37 years. Taking place at the New Cumberland Borough Park on the last Saturday of September, the beloved festival features over 70 food vendors and 200 craft vendors, with musical acts and numerous guests performing throughout the all-day affair. As a lead festival organizer, Leukus says the joyous festival and the community’s recent efforts to create more community events and embrace an inclusive mindset make the festival special.
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On average, homes in New Cumberland, PA sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in New Cumberland, PA over the last 12 months is $296,500, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This beautifully remodeled colonial-style home blending timeless character with modern updates. This spacious two-story residence offers over 2,200 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience. This home features two primary suites, with one on the main floor and one on the upper floor. The updated layout includes a main floor
Charming brick home featuring spacious rooms, hardwood floors throughout much of the home, and abundant natural light. The main level offers large living and dining spaces, a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and an additional family room/bonus space with a convenient half bath and backyard access. Upstairs you will find generously sized bedrooms along with additional storage space.
The Ivory II is a thoughtfully designed luxury townhome floor plan offering approximately 1,900 square feet of open-concept living space with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a one-car garage. The main level features a spacious open layout connecting the kitchen, dining and living areas, designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a walk-in closet and private
This beautifully remodeled colonial-style home blending timeless character with modern updates. This spacious two-story residence offers over 2,200 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience. This home features two primary suites, with one on the main floor and one on the upper floor. The updated layout includes a main floor
Ask about our incentives* Welcome home to Verona Dr in the Sienna Community! Located in the West Shore School District, this newly constructed interior townhome offers approximately 1,900 square feet of modern living space with quick move-in opportunities available, as well as additional to-be-built options. Designed with a bright, open layout and 9+ foot ceilings throughout, this 4 bedroom, 3.5
Ask about our incentives* Welcome home to Verona Dr in the Sienna Community! Located in the West Shore School District, this newly constructed interior townhome offers approximately 1,900 square feet of modern living space with quick move-in opportunities available, as well as additional to-be-built options. Designed with a bright, open layout and 9+ foot ceilings throughout, this 4 bedroom, 3.5
Ask about our incentives* Welcome home to Verona Dr in the Sienna Community! Located in the West Shore School District, this newly constructed interior townhome offers approximately 1,900 square feet of modern living space with quick move-in opportunities available, as well as additional to-be-built options. Designed with a bright, open layout and 9+ foot ceilings throughout, this 4 bedroom, 3.5
GREEN LANE MEADOWS NEW PHASE NOW OPEN! Welcome to beautiful Green Lane Meadows! This ALBERTI RANCH home is TO BE BUILT! We offer other ranch and 2-story floor plans for you to choose from as well. The single family community is located in convenient Fairview Twp, in the West Shore School District and borders along Yellow Breeches giving Green Lane Meadows the peaceful seclusion you want yet close
Welcome to 125 Market St.—a great opportunity for first-time home buyers looking for comfort, convenience, and value. Also for investors. This home offers a practical layout with bright living spaces and plenty of room to make it your own.Inside, you’ll find a cozy living area, functional kitchen, and comfortable bedrooms—perfect for everyday living. Whether you're starting out or looking to
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Discover 14.74 acres of woodland with approximately 350 feet of road frontage—perfect for your dream retreat or investment. This unique property includes one building right and is conveniently located just minutes from Harrisburg and the turnpike for convenient travel. The hilltop offers potential for stunning panoramic views from your dream home.
West Shore School District in Fairview Township. Large Home situated on almost a 3-acre lot. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, unfinished basement, plenty of parking spaces and garages. Endless possibilities for this property. Conveniently located near I-83 and major highways, with easy access to shopping centers, schools, and essential amenities.
Move-in ready townhouse lovingly maintained and updated ready for your personalization. Kitchen boasts sunny breakfast nook, updated countertops and all appliances stay! Lovely patio off the living room has retractable awning making it the perfect relaxation spot in any weather. Don't miss the remote-controlled blinds in the patio doors for the perfect privacy setting day or night. Closets galore
Welcome home to 40 Meadowbrook Ct in New Cumberland! This 4-bedroom, 1-bath single-wide home is move-in ready and offers an affordable opportunity for comfortable living in a convenient location. With four bedrooms, there is plenty of space for family, guests, or a home office. Located in a manufactured home community, this property provides easy access to everything you need. Enjoy a quick
Welcome to The Falls at Beacon Hill in New Cumberland, PA – a premier townhome community offering charming and spacious rentals perfectly situated in a peaceful West Shore neighborhood. The Falls at Beacon Hill features 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhomes with private entrances, covered front porches, eat-in kitchens, expansive basements (with finished options available), a private patio or deck, and
At ReVi Harrisburg, we offer the best of flexibility and apartment-style living. Each of our affordable, pet friendly studio and one-bedroom living spaces feature wood-plank style floors, new cabinetry, and a fully equipped kitchen with full-size appliances. Residents can also enjoy the 25,000 sq ft of common area space throughout the property, which includes accessible Wi-Fi, business center,
Undergoing a full renovation, this large farmhouse will be completed this summer and offers flexible living arrangements with negotiable options to suit tenant needs. The property includes a large barn, with barn use negotiable, and farm animals are welcome. Additional living space above the attached garage could be finished, attic space could be converted into another room, and a first-floor
Nicely updated little 1 bedroom apartment in New Cumberland with heat and hot water included. Single story building means 1st floor living with no one stomping around above you. Great location; walk to restaurants, banks, shopping, and the wonderful West Shore Theater. Extra storage and shared laundry in common basement. Off street parking. $1100/month includes water/sewer/trashHEAT & HOT
COMING SOON!! Welcome to Umberto Ave......New Cumberland, PA!Close to Route 83, PA Turnpike, and the West Shore. This renovated 2 bedroom, one bath is awesome! Private entrance, good parking, quiet area. This apt. offers a full size washer & dryer on the first floor, 2 bedrooms & full bath are on the second floor. This unit is equipped with window air conditioning,
PERFECT BLEND of Mid-Century character and suburban comfort in the heart of New Cumberland! This single level ranch home is designed for cozy, low-maintenance living. Timeless brick exterior is complemented by an attached garage and paved driveway for durability and convenience. Living room is accented with a classic brick fireplace. You'll love cooking in the bright step saving kitchen just off
Welcome to 420 7th Street in New Cumberland, PA! This charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home offers a comfortable and convenient living experience. The house features a sunroom, ceramic tile kitchen, and a craft nook for your creative projects. With amenities such as a washer/dryer in unit, refrigerator, dishwasher, and oven range, this home is perfect for those looking for modern
Good location for this unique 2 bedroom 2 story detached bungalow with integral small one car garage.. The owner pays for water, sewer, and trash, and outside lawn care. One off street parking behind the house and a very small one car garage is attached with a tight alley entrance. Side kitchen entrance has small older wooden deck and covered small porch. The large lot next to the home is school
“I lived in Lower Allen for a long time,” says Beth Masland, Realtor with RE/MAX Realty Associates, “It’s a nice, clean area, the folks there keep the neighborhoods looking enticing.” Between Pennsylvania’s bustling state capital and the quiet, burbling creeks and lush green pastures of Cumberland Valley, Lower Allen is a classic American neighborhood born out of post-war suburban sprawl. A mixture of apartment buildings and commercial and industrial zones give way to old-growth trees towering over comfortable homes on wide, quiet, winding roads. It’s also a neighborhood with convenience, at the junction of major routes that allows residents to be in Harrisburg in minutes or access the wider Central Pennsylvania region.
With a mix of Colonial Revivals, ranch-style and split-level homes, midcentury suburban architecture and road design characterize Lower Allen. Featuring off-street parking in carports and garages, as well as space out front for guests to park, these homes generally sit on plots of a quarter- to a half-acre. Most of these homes sell from $175,000 to $350,000. Larger houses from the same era with four or more bedrooms and offering over 2,000 square feet of living space sell for $375,000 to $525,000. In The Cliffs neighborhood, neo-traditional homes with European influence showcase Frederick Olmsted’s signature garden-like residence park design, with many sitting on manicured and partially wooded lots. These four- and five-bedroom homes spread over 6,000 square feet or more and include fireplaces, formal dining rooms, open floorplans, and professional-grade kitchens, regularly selling for $825,000 and up. Homes sell quickly on average, in under two weeks compared to the 44-day national average.
West Shore School District serves Lower Allen, and Masland notes, “There are two high schools within the district, which allows them to compete against each other for sports, and they offer plenty of extra-curricular activities.” Students in Lower Allen start at Highland Elementary School, a school graded as a B by Niche. West Shore has three middle schools, and students from Lower Allen are split between Allen and New Cumberland – the former graded as a B, the latter a C-plus. Lower Allen students come back together at Cedar Cliff for high school, also graded as a B by Niche. The school is located within the neighborhood and is walkable for many students. As Masland mentions, the dual high schools offer unique opportunities, and Red Land versus Cedar Cliff has become one of Central Pennsylvania's most energetic sporting rivalries. Nearby private schools include West Shore Christian Academy, Al-Huda School of Pennsylvania, and Saint Theresa Elementary School and Trinity High School.
With portions of the neighborhood blending into rural areas, living in Lower Allen means being comfortable with being car dependent. Bicycling is generally just a recreational activity, and Capital Area Transit busses have infrequent stops. However, the neighborhood’s location along U.S. Routes 581 and 83, as well as the Pennsylvania Turnpike, make it easy to get around the region by car. Usually under a 20-minute drive, Harrisburg International Airport is 13 miles away, and offers commercial flights throughout the country. While Capital City Airport is closer, service there is limited to charter, corporate and private craft. Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, 2 miles to the north, provides emergency care for the region.
Capital City Mall brings all sorts of retailers together in Lower Allen. It regularly brings in new retailers as some cycle out, keeping it relevant while many regional malls are dying off. Local dining includes new international favorites alongside long-time favorites. “Brewhouse Grille is a good, low-key spot, a local favorite,” says Masland. Offering locally brewed craft beers and creative, elevated pub food, the outdoor deck can be busy in the warm weather. Just up the road, Flinchy’s offers signature Hot Rock dinners, serving up steak, seafood, and more on a volcanic stone. For groceries, residents head to Weis Markets or to the Trader Joe’s just down the road – it’s the only location of this cult favorite grocery store in Central Pennsylvania.
Along the bends and curves of the Yellow Breeches Creek at the bottom end of the neighborhood, anglers fishing for trout and folks leisurely tubing along the creek are a common sight on warm summer days. The launch from Yellow Breeches Park makes the area convenient for kayakers to enjoy as well. The Hempt baseball fields are home to local Little Leaguers, a well-kept field that includes batting cages for practice. For those looking to hit the links, nearby Liberty Forge Golf Course offers 18 holes with various tee boxes to accommodate different skill levels.
“Some neighborhoods hold block parties,” says Masland, “but everyone goes down to Lisburn Fire Company for their Olde Time festival; they bring in rides and food, live music, it’s a big community event.” A short drive out of town for residents, this four-day festival has been going for seven decades and shows no sign of stopping. Throughout the season, residents might take the short drive towards the city to watch the hometown Harrisburg Senators, a Washington nationals farm team, play ball on City Island.
Property Mix - Square Feet
New Cumberland Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
7
Median Rent
$1,350
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,495
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,400
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,395
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,350
Median Condo Rent
$1,095
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,198
Demographics
Total Population
7,931
Median Age
41
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,488
Below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$90,408
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.9%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
35%
Advanced Degrees
9.3%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Fairly friendly
Bikeability®
40/ 100
Fairly friendly
Walkability®
40/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Transit®
30/ 100
Source: Local Logic
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