Housing by town in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania has 40 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,249 (±$36) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $991 in 2015–2019 (+26.0%; No measurable change after inflation).
Silver Spring Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,611) and Dickinson Township the lowest ($790).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,249 (±$36)
- Households that rent
- 28.7%
- Median household income
- $87,494
- Places
- 40
Cities, towns and townships in Cumberland County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Hill | $1,287 | 21.9% | $115,761 | $316,300 | $4,571 |
| Carlisle | $1,094 | 51.3% | $61,720 | $224,100 | $3,444 |
| Cooke Township | — | 7.1% | $103,750 | $310,000 | $3,950 |
| Dickinson Township | $790 | 5.6% | $104,716 | $390,500 | $3,744 |
| East Pennsboro Township | $1,238 | 32.0% | $83,388 | $236,000 | $2,822 |
| Hampden Township | $1,466 | 23.1% | $105,434 | $354,900 | $3,050 |
| Hopewell Township (Cumberland County) | $1,539 | 6.4% | $75,515 | $264,100 | $3,144 |
| Lemoyne | $993 | 45.2% | $62,086 | $241,300 | $3,009 |
| Lower Allen Township | $1,511 | 40.1% | $91,678 | $260,400 | $3,383 |
| Lower Frankford Township | $1,203 | 15.6% | $76,797 | $242,100 | $3,299 |
| Lower Mifflin Township | $1,304 | 12.2% | $60,682 | $174,600 | $2,280 |
| Mechanicsburg | $1,083 | 30.4% | $84,421 | $241,200 | $3,400 |
| Middlesex Township (Cumberland County) | $1,295 | 21.1% | $76,833 | $234,200 | $2,224 |
| Monroe Township (Cumberland County) | $1,403 | 7.1% | $124,443 | $359,400 | $3,417 |
| Mount Holly Springs | $963 | 43.7% | $65,156 | $165,100 | $2,374 |
| New Cumberland | $980 | 30.4% | $82,154 | $244,500 | $2,522 |
| Newburg (Cumberland County) | $1,351 | 34.3% | $103,005 | $225,500 | $2,608 |
| Newville | $957 | 56.4% | $59,087 | $177,100 | $2,549 |
| North Middleton Township | $1,065 | 21.4% | $84,580 | $253,500 | $3,547 |
| North Newton Township | $1,009 | 15.0% | $78,125 | $255,200 | $3,262 |
| Penn Township (Cumberland County) | $1,089 | 15.9% | $80,500 | $237,800 | $3,047 |
| Shippensburg | $891 | 55.8% | $51,503 | $177,700 | $2,433 |
| Shippensburg Township | $1,161 | 58.4% | $53,445 | $158,600 | $1,677 |
| Shiremanstown | $1,067 | 34.3% | $75,260 | $215,500 | $2,936 |
| Silver Spring Township | $1,611 | 14.5% | $125,102 | $388,500 | $3,669 |
| South Middleton Township | $1,282 | 19.5% | $92,421 | $272,400 | $2,912 |
| South Newton Township | $1,120 | 19.4% | $78,167 | $245,000 | $3,044 |
| Southampton Township (Cumberland County) | $1,354 | 27.8% | $81,392 | $265,600 | $2,510 |
| Upper Allen Township | $1,525 | 26.4% | $99,197 | $279,800 | $3,916 |
| Upper Frankford Township | $943 | 9.4% | $77,862 | $191,800 | $2,417 |
| Upper Mifflin Township | $867 | 13.9% | $83,047 | $268,300 | $3,326 |
| West Pennsboro Township | $1,266 | 23.6% | $81,433 | $282,600 | $3,640 |
| Wormleysburg | $1,426 | 56.4% | $88,250 | $223,400 | $2,496 |
Unincorporated communities in Cumberland County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Springs | $1,230 | 13.1% | $126,927 | $379,900 | $3,733 |
| Enola | $1,091 | 46.2% | $72,135 | $171,700 | $2,216 |
| Lower Allen | $1,171 | 35.8% | $88,533 | $263,200 | $3,187 |
| Messiah College | — | 50.0% | — | — | — |
| Schlusser | $975 | 18.2% | $92,234 | $241,000 | $3,426 |
| Shippensburg University | — | 100.0% | — | — | — |
| West Fairview | $1,127 | 45.1% | $76,583 | $162,300 | $2,149 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,000 | $38,300 | $61,250 |
| 2 people | $26,250 | $43,750 | $70,000 |
| 3 people | $29,550 | $49,200 | $78,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $54,650 | $87,450 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,050 | $94,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $63,400 | $101,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $67,800 | $108,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,150 | $115,450 |
How the places in Cumberland County rank across Pennsylvania
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Crime reported to police in Cumberland County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 249 | 90 | 2,206 | 801 | 275,533 | 16 of 16 |
| 2025 | 231 | 84 | 1,995 | 723 | 276,072 | 14 of 16 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cumberland County recorded 231 violent and 1,995 property crimes, 84 and 723 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 99% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Cumberland County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Police: Cumberland County | 66,909 | 90 | 556 |
| Hampden Township Police Department | 36,116 | 2 | 115 |
| Upper Allen Township Police Department | 24,786 | 21 | 82 |
| Carlisle Police Department | 23,168 | 40 | 247 |
| Silver Spring Township Police Department | 21,949 | 9 | 209 |
| East Pennsboro Township Police Department | 21,638 | 12 | 116 |
| Lower Allen Township Police Department | 21,067 | 10 | 284 |
| North Middleton Township Police Department | 13,036 | 7 | 63 |
| Mechanicsburg Police Department | 10,275 | 10 | 97 |
| Camp Hill Police Department | 8,260 | 4 | 35 |
| West Shore Regional Police Department | 7,969 | 5 | 35 |
| New Cumberland Police Department | 7,652 | 6 | 60 |
| Middlesex Township Police Department, Cumberland County | 7,570 | 13 | 58 |
| Shippensburg Police Department | 5,677 | 2 | 38 |
| Mount Holly Springs Police Department | 2,031 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Cumberland County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17050 | 43,571 | $1,462 | $372,900 | $113,720 | 21.4% |
| 17055 | 42,006 | $1,446 | $284,500 | $99,077 | 29.2% |
| 17011 | 39,664 | $1,380 | $277,800 | $92,556 | 28.5% |
| 17013 | 38,513 | $1,118 | $233,300 | $71,042 | 38.3% |
| 17257 | 29,204 | $1,046 | $227,900 | $71,181 | 32.5% |
| 17015 | 24,385 | $1,212 | $297,500 | $86,981 | 17.9% |
| 17025 | 17,648 | $1,170 | $245,400 | $91,285 | 27.1% |
| 17241 | 11,181 | $1,079 | $219,600 | $75,500 | 23.2% |
| 17007 | 5,865 | $1,083 | $385,600 | $117,130 | 19.4% |
| 17043 | 5,852 | $1,074 | $226,700 | $61,173 | 48.1% |
| 17324 | 4,433 | $869 | $254,100 | $77,824 | 15.0% |
| 17065 | 4,389 | $975 | $211,300 | $86,406 | 25.7% |
| 17240 | 3,241 | $1,359 | $256,300 | $91,429 | 14.5% |
| 17027 | 2,801 | $1,861 | $252,400 | $86,513 | 21.8% |
| 17093 | 684 | — | $170,000 | $75,926 | 7.5% |
| 17266 | 445 | — | $214,400 | $66,667 | 32.0% |
| 17081 | 248 | — | $181,900 | $73,977 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Cumberland County
What is the crime rate in Cumberland County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cumberland County recorded 84 violent and 723 property crimes per 100,000 residents (231 violent and 1,995 property crimes in all).
Which place in Cumberland County has the highest rent?
Silver Spring Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,611 (±$340) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Cumberland County has the lowest rent?
Dickinson Township has the lowest median gross rent, $790 (±$40) a month.
What is the median rent in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania?
The median gross rent in Cumberland County is $1,249 (±$36) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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