Harrisburg–Carlisle metro, PA relocation guide
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About Hopewell Township
Hopewell Township is a rural township of about 2,500 people (2,495 at the 2020 census) in western Cumberland County, between Newburg and Shippensburg. It is farm country along the Conodoguinet Creek, best known for the Ramp Covered Bridge — an 1882 Burr-arch bridge spanning the creek — and for its quiet, scenic roads like PA 696.
Home prices in Hopewell Township
Home prices in Hopewell Township vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Hopewell Township
- Ramp Covered Bridge (1882) — 140-foot Burr-arch bridge over the Conodoguinet (shown in the Commons photos below).
- PA 696 — scenic driving through the township's farmland (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Conodoguinet Creek — fishing and paddling access.
- Rolling farmland with Blue Mountain views.
Commuting from Hopewell Township
- Drive to downtown Harrisburg: approximately 35–40 minutes (east via PA 696/PA 641 to I-81, then east).
- The township sits about 8 miles north of Shippensburg.
Hopewell Township FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hopewell Township, PA?
Home prices in Hopewell Township vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Hopewell Township, PA?
Drive to downtown Harrisburg: approximately 35–40 minutes (east via PA 696/PA 641 to I-81, then east).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.