$468,860Average Value$180Average Price per Sq Ft39Homes For Sale
Quiet neighborhood near the capital
Nestled in the Susquehanna Valley, North West Lower Paxton consists of the northern portion of the Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County’s most populated municipality. About 8-miles northwest of Pennsylvania's capital city, Harrisburg, the neighborhood has newly constructed homes on large lots. From their backyards, residents can see Blue Mountain in the distance. In the summer, the mountainside shades homes in a canopy of green, and in the fall, it transforms everything into a collage of red and orange before dropping its leaves for the winter. “It is a family-friendly area,” says Broker/Owner of Joy Daniels Real Estate, Joy Daniels. “It’s a great place to raise your family. You’re near beautiful water attractions and you’ve got the mountains.”
Test your skills at Sportsman's Golf Course in North West Lower Paxton.
Cross the foot bridge to Centennial Acres in North West Lower Paxton.
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New construction up Blue Mountain
Sprawling homes sit on wide, walkable streets with sidewalks and well-maintained lots. New construction is common as the area continues expanding up Blue Mountain’s slope. Most properties were built in the early 2000s or later, with some of the newest properties built in 2023. “It’s getting busier. One of the golf courses is shutting down and turning into a new development,” Daniels says. For around $300,000, buyers can find three-bedroom condos or ranch-style homes. Recently built New Traditional homes typically run between $500,000 and $700,000, while large properties with luxury amenities like pools and three-car garages can reach the low millions.
Larger single homes are found around North West Lower Paxton.
New construction single family homes with four bedrooms are coveted in North West Lower Paxton.
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School days
Students are zoned for the Central Dauphin School District and can attend Linglestown Elementary School, which receives a B-plus from Niche. Then, they can attend Linglestown Middle School, which gets a B-plus, and Central Dauphin Senior High School, boasting an A-minus from Niche. Central Dauphin Senior High School offers over 30 clubs and afterschool programs, as well as an International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
Older students attend Central Dauphin East High School.
Local students attend the Linglestown Middle School.
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Pocket parks and golf courses
Most residents of North West Lower Paxton live within walking distance of a park, like Centennial Acres Park. Off Colonial Road, it includes a basketball court, tennis courts, ball fields, and a picnic area. Forest Hills Park spans 11-acres and also has basketball and tennis courts, as well as a multi-purpose field. Kids can run around on the playground while their parents watch from picnic tables. A former Eagle Scout project, Forest Hills Trail loops through a residential community, offering a wooded walk to locals. Golfers can hit the links at Sportsman’s Golf Course, an 18-hole public course that’s open Monday to Sunday. Residents are also near the Susquehanna River, where locals enjoy kayaking or wandering the nearby riverwalk.
Practice your swing at Sportman's Golf Course in North West Lower Paxton.
Kids play basketball at Forest Hills Park in North West Lower Paxton.
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Amenities along Linglestown Road
Linglestown Road is the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, and it’s lined with shopping centers, restaurants and grocery stores. Locals can head to GIANT supermarket for everyday essentials and grocery needs. For dining in or carrying out, there’s Golden Chopsticks, a Chinese restaurant, or Christoper’s Pizzas & Subs, which serves casual American-Italian food. Closer to the Susquehanna River, residents can find dining options with views of the water, like Boro Bar & Grill RiverView and Simply Turkey & More, a sandwich shop. The Shoppes at Susquehanna, about 4-miles south of the neighborhood, are a great place for afternoon shopping, with retailers like LOFT, Eddie Bauer, Sephora and more.
Christopher's Pizza & Subs is a historically favorite spot in North West Lower Paxton.
Starbucks and Jersey Mike's Subs are popular among locals in North West Lower Paxton.
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Community gatherings for every season
Neighbors gather for annual events hosted by Lower Paxton Township throughout the year. The Kite Festival & Family Fun Day is a newer event held in the spring in which locals gather at Lingle Park for a day of kite flying, food and fun with their neighbors. In the summer, Heroes Grove Amphitheater in Brightbill Park hosts a local concert series every two weeks. And when the leaves turn, Fall Fest offers an afternoon of hayrides, carnival games, line dancing and food trucks. Artists can even enter their best Jack-o’-lanterns into the pumpkin carving contest.
Test your skills at Sportsman's Golf Course in North West Lower Paxton.
Enjoy the play area at Centennial Acres in North West Lower Paxton.
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Route 22 and Route 81 intersect nearby North West Lower Paxton with easy access to Harrsburg.
8-miles to Harrisburg
Residents have easy access to U.S. Interstate 81, which heads southwest towards Maryland, and U.S. Interstate 83, which connects to the Pennsylvania Turnpike. North West Lower Paxton is about 8-miles from Pennsylvania’s capital city, Harrisburg, where a lot of locals work. And when it’s time to fly, the Harrisburg International Airport is about 16-miles south.
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Parks in this Area
Hocker Park
Mt. View Elementary Playground
Voice of Play
Playground
Forest Hills Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Centennial Acres Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Blue Mountain Park
Transit
Airport
Harrisburg International
24 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
North West Lower Paxton
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North West Lower Paxton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North West Lower Paxton, Harrisburg sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in North West Lower Paxton, Harrisburg over the last 12 months is $400,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,779
Median Age
48
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$123,469
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$143,236
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.3%
College Graduates
60.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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