Weigelstown, a small suburb of York edged by farms and state parks, has grown by 50 percent over the last 20 years, thanks to a combination of highly rated schools, abundant recreational opportunities and nearby employment opportunities. Warehouses have sprung up north of York along Interstate 83, and manufacturing plants throughout rural York County are within a 20-minute drive. “Amazon and Chewy built warehouses in Lewisberry about 20 minutes north,” says Realtor Mitzi Heaton with Coldwell Banker Realty. “If you’re relocating for work or looking to upgrade or downsize in York County, Weigelstown is a good choice.” About 60 miles from Baltimore and 100 miles from Philadelphia, this community in Dover Township also promises an attractive mix of houses and convenient highway access.
Snack food capital of the world
While York lost one of its top employers in 2018 when Bonton, an American department store chain, filed for bankruptcy, York County more than makes up for that loss with manufacturers like Martin’s Potato Chips in Thomasville, 7 miles away, and Utz Quality Foods, Snyder’s of Hanover and Hanover Foods, all located 20 miles away in Hanover. “York County is known as the snack capital of the world,” Heaton says. “You can buy chips and pretzels at all the warehouse stores.” Harley-Davidson also has a manufacturing plant north of York, and York International, makers of refrigeration/HVAC equipment, has a corporate office in York.
Transportation and health care access near Weigelstown
Route 74 is the main commercial corridor through Weigelstown, and it connects with U.S. 30 going east. Interstate 83 intersects with 30 at York and takes drivers to Harrisburg, 25 miles north, and Baltimore to the south. “The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has been widening Interstate 83 and putting in new ramps to accommodate all the new warehouses along the highway,” Heaton says. The $300 million project will widen I-83 from four to eight lanes.
Rabbit Transit, the York bus system, serves Weigelstown with the line’s Route 13, which carries passengers to and from the western edge of Dover Township. “Rabbit Transit will also take you to Harrisburg and into York,” Heaton says, “but it is a local resource. Weigelstown is more of a car-dependent place.” The closest Amtrak stations are in Harrisburg and Lancaster, and the nearest airport is Harrisburg International Airport, a 30-mile drive north.
UPMC Memorial, the closest hospital, is 4 miles from Weigelstown. The 104-bed medical center features all private rooms, an emergency department, surgical services, and cardiovascular care and treatment. The facility was opened in August 2019.
Homes from vintage to new, custom to classic
The median home price in Weigelstown is $276,000, about 30 percent lower than the national median. Many homes here are newly constructed single-family houses or townhouses (often duplexes) with front-facing gables, shuttered windows, and attached one- or two-car garages. On many new builds, buyers can choose their materials and add on bedrooms or design elements like kitchen islands. Mid-to-late century ranch-style, split-level and colonial-style houses are the most common in the community, often featuring brick or wood facades, full basements and backyard patios or decks. Manufactured homes are also a lower-cost option in Weigelstown. Most feature two or three bedrooms and occupy several parks in the area.
Schools and colleges in the Weigelstown area
The Dover Area School District serves Weigelstown and receives a B-minus from Niche. The district operates four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school Over 3,200 students within a 42-square-mile area attend Dover Area Schools. In 2022, the high school awarded over $60,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors. The district’s award-winning instrumental and vocal program has received statewide recognition, and its Dover Eagles athletic program has won numerous division, league, county and district championships. York College of Pennsylvania, home to over 3,000 undergraduate students and a 190-acre suburban campus, is nearby in York. HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College system, also has a campus in York that offers over 100 associate degree and certificate programs.
Parks, community activities and golfing in the Weigelstown area
Central to Weigelstown is Lehr Park, which has a baseball diamond and soccer fields. Next door, the Dover Township Community Center houses Dover’s public library, a senior center, the fire department and other municipal services. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy story times at the library, and seniors can sit in on Medicare or Reiki meditation classes in the same building. The Green Valley Swimming Pool and Sports Club on the eastern edge of Weigelstown offers 12 acres of outdoor recreation. The private club features three swimming pools, a water/spray park with a 175-foot water slide, and fields and courts for several sports, including basketball, volleyball, tennis and pickleball. The Bob Hoffman Dover YMCA is north of town and offers fitness and yoga classes, and childcare. Honey Run Golf Club is south of Weigelstown and underwent a major renovation in 2020. The 18-hole championship course has hosted professional tournaments like the Nike Tour and LPGA Futures Tour. Cousler Park in York, another favorite recreational area, offers more than a dozen playing fields, tennis and basketball courts, and nearly 1.5 miles of walking trails.
Shopping and dining in and around Weigelstown
The main shopping area in Weigelstown is along Route 74/Carlisle Road where there’s a Weis Markets, a Walgreens and several other businesses and restaurants in the center of town. Farther west on Carlisle, shoppers will see a Giant supermarket and Moonlight Café. Serving Italian cuisine in an upscale, diner-like setting, the café has been in business for two decades and holds fundraisers for different causes in the community. Sarah’s Creamery across the street offers over 40 flavors of ice cream and has a patio and lawn games for customers to enjoy. Farm markets like Whitcome’s serve the area with fresh produce, flowers and fall pumpkins. Others like Livingston Family Farms have been in business for over a century. Heading east on Route 74, residents can access big-box stores, a wider selection of restaurants and malls like the West Manchester Town Center in York.
Crime and climate numbers for Dover Township
According to Northern York County Regional Police crime data, the number of violent and property crimes in Dover Township fell in 2024, part of a three-year incremental decline. Considered a humid continental climate, Dover Township experiences all four seasons, with hot and humid summers and cold winters that average 23 inches of snow per year.
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