Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 336,749 ↑ 0.6% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $58,780 21% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $183,700 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
| Median Age | 31.8 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 10.5% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 73 transactions |
| Active Listings | 48 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 400 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $52,727 |
| Recent Sales | 61 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 204 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 15.88 acres |
| Active Listings | 24 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4.00 | $460,000 | $115,000 | Walnut Bottom Rd | Shippensburg |
| Feb 2026 | 3.12 | $475,000 | $152,244 | 250 Willow Mill Park Rd | Mechanicsburg |
| Feb 2026 | 1.00 | $220,000 | $220,000 | 3240 Lisburn Rd | Mechanicsburg |
| Feb 2026 | 1.10 | $58,000 | $52,727 | 20 Drexel Hills Cir | New Cumberland |
| Jan 2026 | 22.64 | $204,591 | $9,037 | 111 McClures Gap Rd | Carlisle |
| Jan 2026 | 35.50 | $490,000 | $13,803 | 1301 Goodyear Rd #35.50 | Gardners |
| Jan 2026 | 6.04 | $450,000 | $74,503 | 0 S York St | Mechanicsburg |
| Jan 2026 | 1.98 | $104,500 | $52,778 | Pine Rd | Carlisle |
| Jan 2026 | 3.93 | $600,000 | $152,672 | 449 Rich Valley Rd | Carlisle |
| Jan 2026 | 6.44 | $600,000 | $93,168 | Rich Valley Rd | Carlisle |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 3.62 | $650,000 | $179,409 | Clay St | Carlisle |
| Dec 2025 | 2.71 | $170,000 | $62,731 | 1297 W Trindle Rd | Carlisle |
| Dec 2025 | 1.00 | $49,200 | $49,200 | 45 Creekside Dr | Enola |
| Dec 2025 | 1.78 | $142,500 | $80,056 | 624 Alexander Spring Rd | Carlisle |
| Nov 2025 | 4.30 | $185,000 | $43,023 | Lots 2 3 And 4 Jerusalem Rd | Mechanicsburg |
| Nov 2025 | 1.98 | $110,000 | $55,556 | Pine Rd | Carlisle |
| Oct 2025 | 76.99 | $930,000 | $12,079 | Barnitz Woods Dr | Mount Holly Springs |
| Oct 2025 | 2.10 | $70,000 | $33,333 | 114 Richland Rd | Carlisle |
| Oct 2025 | 2.06 | $70,000 | $33,981 | 114 Richland Rd Lot 16 | Carlisle |
| Oct 2025 | 26.97 | $622,000 | $23,063 | Old Stone House Rd S | Mechanicsburg |
| Oct 2025 | 17.68 | $285,000 | $16,120 | 2825 County Line Rd | Gardners |
| Oct 2025 | 1.06 | $160,000 | $150,943 | 1091 Oyster Mill Rd | Camp Hill |
| Sep 2025 | 1.57 | $100,000 | $63,694 | 2264 Walnut Bottom Rd | Carlisle |
| Sep 2025 | 1.01 | $299,000 | $296,044 | 12 Cranes Gap Rd | Carlisle |
| Sep 2025 | 5.06 | $385,000 | $76,087 | 260 N Old Stonehouse Rd | Carlisle |
| Sep 2025 | 2.44 | $180,000 | $73,770 | 72 N Dickinson School Rd | Carlisle |
| Sep 2025 | 11.85 | $150,000 | $12,658 | 100 Ridge Rd | Mount Holly Springs |
| Sep 2025 | 3.76 | $250,000 | $66,489 | 1130 McCormick Rd | Mechanicsburg |
| Sep 2025 | 117.63 | $565,000 | $4,803 | 0 Route 233 | Landisburg |
| Aug 2025 | 1.03 | $155,000 | $150,485 | 14 Woodcrest Dr | Carlisle |
| Aug 2025 | 2.20 | $150,000 | $68,182 | Holly Estates Dr | Gardners |
| Aug 2025 | 5.78 | $160,000 | $27,682 | Hillview Dr | Carlisle |
| Aug 2025 | 4.88 | $60,000 | $12,295 | Peach Orchard Rd | Newville |
| Aug 2025 | 24.49 | $395,000 | $16,129 | Mohawk Rd | Newville |
| Aug 2025 | 4.99 | $400,000 | $80,160 | 872 Ridge Rd | Carlisle |
| Jul 2025 | 190.54 | $14,000,000 | $73,475 | 256 Country Club Rd | Carlisle |
| Jul 2025 | 2.00 | $185,000 | $92,500 | 1022 Pima Cir | Mechanicsburg |
| Jul 2025 | 10.95 | $206,000 | $18,813 | 3481 Waggoners Gap Rd | Carlisle |
| Jun 2025 | 10.81 | $90,000 | $8,326 | 240 Blind Ln | Newville |
| Jun 2025 | 1.03 | $200,000 | $194,175 | 244 Alexander Spring Rd | Carlisle |
| Jun 2025 | 1.27 | $132,500 | $104,331 | LOT 141 Kuhn Rd | Boiling Springs |
| Jun 2025 | 3.93 | $73,000 | $18,575 | Oxford Rd | Gardners |
| Jun 2025 | 26.50 | $670,000 | $25,283 | 7166 Wertzville Rd | Carlisle |
| May 2025 | 11.91 | $221,000 | $18,556 | LOT Gutshall Rd | Shippensburg |
| May 2025 | 1.80 | $138,500 | $76,944 | 5 Kuhn Dr | Carlisle |
| May 2025 | 10.00 | $575,000 | $57,500 | LOT 1A River Bend Dr | Enola |
| May 2025 | 2.47 | $125,000 | $50,607 | LOT 7 Barnitz Woods Dr | Mount Holly Springs |
| May 2025 | 21.15 | $310,000 | $14,657 | 0 Wolf Ln | Newville |
| May 2025 | 1.19 | $189,900 | $159,580 | 542 Halyard Way | Enola |
| Apr 2025 | 35.46 | $1,450,000 | $40,891 | 34 Sinclair Rd | Mechanicsburg |
| Apr 2025 | 5.12 | $190,500 | $37,207 | 634 Whiskey Springs Rd | Boiling Springs |
| Apr 2025 | 127.00 | $2,000,000 | $15,748 | 2770 Enola Rd | Carlisle |
| Apr 2025 | 5.79 | $165,000 | $28,497 | 28 Richland Rd | Carlisle |
| Apr 2025 | 45.12 | $1,250,000 | $27,704 | R Neil Rd | Shippensburg |
| Apr 2025 | 3.09 | $115,000 | $37,217 | 47 Dannah Dr | Carlisle |
| Mar 2025 | 6.89 | $160,000 | $23,222 | Lots 14 And 15 Trail Ln | Enola |
| Mar 2025 | 14.27 | $217,500 | $15,242 | Rear Pine Rd | Carlisle |
| Mar 2025 | 9.26 | $150,000 | $16,199 | Baltimore Pike | Gardners |
| Mar 2025 | 2.96 | $175,000 | $59,122 | 662 Alexander Spring Rd | Carlisle |
| Mar 2025 | 2.30 | $365,000 | $158,696 | 37 Glendale Dr | Mechanicsburg |
| Mar 2025 | 1.01 | $199,500 | $197,525 | 508 Halyard Way | Enola |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Dec 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $67,500 |
| Recent Sales | 12 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 56 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.42 acres |
| Active Listings | 24 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.24 | $375,000 | 75 Bennington Way | Carlisle |
| Mar 2026New | 0.12 | $35,000 | 2715 Mill Rd | Mechanicsburg |
| Feb 2026 | 0.46 | $54,640 | 13 Cedar St | Mount Holly Springs |
| Jan 2026 | 0.34 | $65,000 | E Baltimore St | Carlisle |
| Jan 2026 | 0.62 | $135,000 | Mountain View Rd | Mechanicsburg |
| Jan 2026 | 0.34 | $145,000 | 10-11 Conodoguinet Dr | Camp Hill |
| Jan 2026 | 0.10 | $27,000 | 300 Stella St | Wormleysburg |
| Jan 2026 | 0.63 | $67,500 | 7 Oak Ln | Mechanicsburg |
| Dec 2025 | 0.76 | $810,000 | 15 Braxton Ter | Mechanicsburg |
| Dec 2025 | 0.73 | $207,000 | LOT 6 Signal Hill Dr | Mechanicsburg |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 0.17 | $31,000 | 1555B Locust St | New Cumberland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.58 | $45,900 | 16 Forest Ln | Newville |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 264,422 |
| Population (2020) | 259,469 |
| Population Growth | 1.91% |
| Median Household Income | $85,634 |
| Median Home Value | $261,900 |
| Total Housing Units | 110,265 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,078 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 4.6% |
| Median Age | 40.3 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44,066 (16.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 2.8% |
Market Overview
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania has a population of 264,422, which has grown 1.91% since 2020. The median household income is $85,634, above the national median of $74,580 by 14.8%. With a median home value of $261,900 and an unemployment rate of 2.8%, the local economy is strong. The housing vacancy rate of 4.6% suggests tight market conditions. As part of Pennsylvania, Cumberland County benefits from the state's growing interest in vacant land investment. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $51,667 per acre, with properties averaging 14.20 acres. There are currently 48 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Cumberland County has a population of 264,422. The county has grown 1.91% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Cumberland County?
The median household income in Cumberland County is $85,634, which is 14.8% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Cumberland County growing or shrinking?
Cumberland County is growing. The population has increased 1.91% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Cumberland County?
The median home value in Cumberland County is $261,900. The housing vacancy rate is 4.6%, which suggests tight market conditions. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, indicating a strong local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $51,667 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $143,750.
Does Reelvest buy land in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.