Harrisburg–Carlisle metro, PA relocation guide
Moving to Newburg, PA
About Newburg
Newburg is a tiny crossroads borough of about 350 people (350 at the 2020 census) in western Cumberland County, at the junction of PA 696 (North Mountain Street) and PA 641 (West Main Street). Set against Blue Mountain with farmland all around, it is one of the county's smallest incorporated boroughs — a quiet, rural community for buyers who want genuine small-town life within reach of Shippensburg and Carlisle.
Home prices in Newburg
The median list in Newburg is $324,500.
Top places in Newburg
- The borough office and historic crossroads at PA 696/PA 641 (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Blue Mountain and Tuscarora State Forest scenery to the north.
- Nearby Colonel Denning State Park (Lower Mifflin Township) for hiking and the lake.
- Big Spring Creek valley farmland surrounding the borough.
- Easy drives to Shippensburg University events and downtown Shippensburg.
Commuting from Newburg
- Drive to downtown Harrisburg: approximately 40–45 minutes (east via PA 641 to I-81, then east).
- The borough is about 10 miles north of Shippensburg and 15 miles west of Carlisle.
Schools in Newburg
Public schools: Shippensburg Area 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.
Newburg FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Newburg, PA?
The median list in Newburg is $324,500. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Newburg, PA?
Drive to downtown Harrisburg: approximately 40–45 minutes (east via PA 641 to I-81, then east). - Which school district serves Newburg, PA?
Newburg is served by Shippensburg Area School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.