Lower Allen, PA

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Population
7,646
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
385 ft
Median Home Value
$263,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,171/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$88,533
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Sitting just across the Susquehanna River on Harrisburg’s West Shore, Lower Allen offers a comfortable suburban lifestyle with an easy commute into the capital. Established neighborhoods like Highland Park, Allendale, and Cedar Cliff feature quiet streets, mature trees, and a friendly feel, with local kids attending the West Shore School District. Neighboring communities like Camp Hill and New Cumberland are right next door, giving residents plenty of choices for local dining and everyday shopping.

Getting around the region is simple, with fast connections to Route 15, Interstate 83, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike putting downtown Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, and Carlisle within minutes. For recreation, the area borders the scenic Yellow Breeches Creek, where locals head for kayaking, fly fishing, and walks through Lower Allen Community Park. It is an easygoing, practical West Shore community that makes settling in effortless.

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