Harrisburg–Carlisle metro, PA relocation guide
Moving to Dickinson Township, PA
$582,500County median
Harrisburg–Carlisle metro, PAArea
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About Dickinson Township
Dickinson Township is a township of about 5,300 people (5,298 at the 2020 census) in southern Cumberland County, stretching from the Cumberland Valley floor up onto South Mountain. It blends suburban neighborhoods near Carlisle with rural mountain land, and is best known for Kings Gap Environmental Education Center — the mountaintop Cameron-McCormick mansion with gardens and sweeping valley overlooks.
Home prices in Dickinson Township
The county median in Dickinson Township is $582,500.
Top places in Dickinson Township
- Kings Gap Environmental Education Center — mansion, gardens, and overlook (shown in the Commons photos below).
- South Mountain hiking and the ridgeline views over the valley.
- Rural farmland and historic stone homes in the valley section.
- Quick access to Carlisle's downtown and Dickinson College.
Commuting from Dickinson Township
- Drive to downtown Harrisburg: approximately 25–30 minutes (north via PA 34 or PA 74 to I-81, then east).
- The township borders Carlisle to the north and Mount Holly Springs to the southeast.
Dickinson Township FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Dickinson Township, PA?
The county median in Dickinson Township is $582,500. County-level median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Dickinson Township, PA?
Drive to downtown Harrisburg: approximately 25–30 minutes (north via PA 34 or PA 74 to I-81, then east).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.