Newberry Township is a growing residential
community situated between Harrisburg and York. Because of this prime
location, there is easy access to enjoy all the cultural events offered
by both cities with very little travel, while living in an area that is
suburban to the city environment. Newberry Township offers a variety of
housing opportunities for all income levels. These opportunities include
townhouses, single-family attached and detached homes, mobile homes, and
apartments.
Newberry Township is a progressive Township, which is looking at its
future growth by updating the Township’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning and
Land Development and Subdivision Ordinances. All updates include the
opportunity for community input via public meetings.
Demographically, the Township consists of approximately 14,322
residents, which makes it a Second Class Township under the Pennsylvania
Municipalities Planning Code. The median household income as of 1990 was
$35,005. Approximately 62% of the Township’s residents are living in
households headed by a married couple. In 2000, 69% of the Township’s
population was under the age of 45, indicating a large number of young
families with one or more children.
As the Township grows, so do the opportunities for businesses to locate
in the area. Service industries will find a rich environment to locate
to sell groceries, clothing, furniture, etc. The real estate tax millage
rate is .179.
Education
West Shore School District
201 Ross Avenue
New Cumberland, PA 17070
717-938-9577
Northeastern School District
300 High Street
Manchester, PA 17402
717-266-3644