Harrisburg–Carlisle metro, PA relocation guide
Moving to Lower Allen Township, PA
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About Lower Allen Township
Lower Allen Township is a township of about 20,100 people (20,097 at the 2020 census) in eastern Cumberland County, bordering Lemoyne, New Cumberland, and the Yellow Breeches Creek. It is one of the West Shore's most commercially developed townships — home to the Capital City Mall area and the Carlisle Pike corridor — while keeping established residential neighborhoods and creek-side green space.
Home prices in Lower Allen Township
Home prices in Lower Allen Township vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Lower Allen Township
- Capital City Mall area — the West Shore's main shopping district.
- Yellow Breeches Creek — the historic Etters (Green Lane) Bridge, listed on the National Register in 1986 (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Lower Allen Township Park system and community programs.
- Carlisle Pike commercial corridor — dining and retail.
- Quick access to New Cumberland's Bridge Street and Lemoyne's Market Street.
Commuting from Lower Allen Township
- Drive to downtown Harrisburg: approximately 10–15 minutes (east via I-83, Route 581, or the river bridges).
- I-83 (Susquehanna Expressway) runs through the township (shown in the Commons photos below).
Lower Allen Township FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lower Allen Township, PA?
Home prices in Lower Allen Township vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Lower Allen Township, PA?
Drive to downtown Harrisburg: approximately 10–15 minutes (east via I-83, Route 581, or the river bridges).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.