Moving to New Cumberland, PA

About New Cumberland

New Cumberland is a borough of about 7,500 people (7,517 at the 2020 census) in the easternmost part of Cumberland County, on the West Shore of the Susquehanna just south of Lemoyne. Incorporated March 21, 1831, it has one of the West Shore's most intact historic downtowns — Bridge Street is lined with landmarks including the restored West Shore Theatre — plus Borough Park and a beloved yearly Apple Festival that draws hundreds of vendors and thousands of visitors.

Home prices in New Cumberland

The county median in New Cumberland is $361,340.

Top places in New Cumberland

• Bridge Street downtown — historic storefronts and the restored West Shore Theatre.
• Borough Park and the annual Apple Festival.
• Willis I. Cole Park — memorial park (shown in the Commons photos below).
• Yellow Breeches Creek and Susquehanna riverfront access nearby.

Commuting from New Cumberland

• Drive to downtown Harrisburg: approximately 10 minutes (northeast via Bridge Street/Market Street Bridge or I-83 across the Susquehanna).
• The borough sits minutes from I-83, Route 581 (Capital Beltway), and Routes 11/15.

Schools in New Cumberland

Public schools: West Shore School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

New Cumberland FAQs

• What is the housing market like in New Cumberland, PA?
  The county median in New Cumberland is $361,340. County-level median listing price · Sep 2026
• How is the commute from New Cumberland, PA?
  Drive to downtown Harrisburg: approximately 10 minutes (northeast via Bridge Street/Market Street Bridge or I-83 across the Susquehanna).
• Which school district serves New Cumberland, PA?
  New Cumberland is served by West Shore School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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