Harrisburg–Carlisle metro, PA relocation guide
Moving to Penn Township, PA
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About Penn Township
Penn Township is a rural township of about 2,900 people (2,877 at the 2020 census) in the western Cumberland Valley, just west of Newville. Its claim to fame is the Cumberland Drive-In — one of Pennsylvania's surviving drive-in theaters, operating on the Ritner Highway — set amid farmland at the foot of Blue Mountain.
Home prices in Penn Township
Home prices in Penn Township vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Penn Township
- Cumberland Drive-In — classic drive-in theater on the Ritner Highway (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Farmland and Blue Mountain views along US 11.
- Nearby Colonel Denning State Park for hiking and the lake.
- Newville's Fountain Square and Laughlin Mill minutes east.
Commuting from Penn Township
- Drive to downtown Harrisburg: approximately 30 minutes (east via US 11 to I-81, then east).
Penn Township FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Penn Township, PA?
Home prices in Penn Township vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Penn Township, PA?
Drive to downtown Harrisburg: approximately 30 minutes (east via US 11 to I-81, then east).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.