Harrisburg–Carlisle metro, PA relocation guide
Moving to Monroe Township, PA
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About Monroe Township
Monroe Township is a township of about 6,200 people (6,226 at the 2020 census) in southeastern Cumberland County, between Mechanicsburg and the Yellow Breeches Creek. It is best known as the home of Williams Grove Speedway — the legendary half-mile dirt track that has hosted sprint car racing since 1939 and draws fans from across the country.
Home prices in Monroe Township
Home prices in Monroe Township vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Monroe Township
- Williams Grove Speedway — nationally famous dirt-track sprint car racing (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Yellow Breeches Creek — fishing and paddling along the township's southern edge.
- The Mechanicsburg-area commercial corridors minutes north.
- Rural roads and farmland in the township's southern half.
Commuting from Monroe Township
- Drive to downtown Harrisburg: approximately 20 minutes (east via the Carlisle Pike/Route 581 or I-83).
- The township sits just south of Mechanicsburg with quick interstate access.
Monroe Township FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Monroe Township, PA?
Home prices in Monroe Township vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Monroe Township, PA?
Drive to downtown Harrisburg: approximately 20 minutes (east via the Carlisle Pike/Route 581 or I-83).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.