Harrisburg–Carlisle metro, PA relocation guide
Moving to West Pennsboro Township, PA
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About West Pennsboro Township
West Pennsboro Township is a township of about 5,600 people (5,591 at the 2020 census) in the western Cumberland Valley, wrapping around Newville. It is prime farmland — barns, equipment sheds, and the village of Plainfield — with US 11 (Ritner Highway) as its main artery. A solid choice for buyers wanting acreage with Newville's amenities minutes away.
Home prices in West Pennsboro Township
Home prices in West Pennsboro Township vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in West Pennsboro Township
- Working farmland east of Newville — classic valley barns (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Plainfield village and its post office (ZIP 17081) (shown in the Commons photos below).
- US 11 (Ritner Highway) corridor at the township quadpoint (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Nearby Big Spring Creek and Newville's Fountain Square.
- Colonel Denning State Park a short drive north.
Commuting from West Pennsboro Township
- Drive to downtown Harrisburg: approximately 25–30 minutes (east via US 11 to I-81, then east).
West Pennsboro Township FAQs
- What is the housing market like in West Pennsboro Township, PA?
Home prices in West Pennsboro Township vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from West Pennsboro Township, PA?
Drive to downtown Harrisburg: approximately 25–30 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.