Harrisburg–Carlisle metro, PA relocation guide
Moving to Shippensburg, PA
About Shippensburg
Shippensburg is a borough of about 5,500 people (4,315 in the Cumberland County portion at the 2020 census; the borough also extends into Franklin County) in the western Cumberland Valley, anchored by Shippensburg University. Founded in 1730, it is one of the oldest communities in the valley — Widow Piper's Tavern, built in 1735, served as the courthouse in 1750–51. The borough blends college-town energy with small-town affordability, and hosts the famous annual Shippensburg Corn Festival.
Home prices in Shippensburg
The county median in Shippensburg is $347,000.
Top places in Shippensburg
- Shippensburg University campus — Old Main and the university quad.
- Downtown King Street — shops, restaurants, and the historic district.
- Widow Piper's Tavern / the Old Court House (1735) — landmark museum property (shown in the Commons photos below).
- The annual Shippensburg Corn Festival on the last Saturday of August.
Commuting from Shippensburg
- Drive to downtown Harrisburg: approximately 40 minutes (east via I-81; the borough sits right on the interstate).
- The borough is about 40 miles southwest of Harrisburg and 12 miles northeast of Chambersburg.
Schools in Shippensburg
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.
Shippensburg FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Shippensburg, PA?
The county median in Shippensburg is $347,000. County-level median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Shippensburg, PA?
Drive to downtown Harrisburg: approximately 40 minutes (east via I-81; the borough sits right on the interstate). - Which school district serves Shippensburg, PA?
Shippensburg 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.