The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 17016 sells for about $349,950, or $178 per square foot.
Prices are down 17.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,618 a month.
ZIP 17016 — Cornwall
The Camp Hill housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase with a significant year-over-year price adjustment, yet remains competitive due to low inventory. High demand for the area's school district and proximity to Harrisburg continues to support property values. Buyers are exercising more caution, leading to longer marketing times compared to previous peak periods.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools and a short commute to Harrisburg's employment core.
Median prices moved down 17.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 7.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 0.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 17011, Cumberland County PA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Camp Hill School District, which is generally regarded for high academic performance and strong community support.
The region faces standard regional risks including potential for localized flooding near the Susquehanna River and typical mid-Atlantic weather patterns.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Harrisburg state capital employment hub, with steady residential demand and established commercial corridors.
Property taxes are levied by the borough, county, and school district; rates are determined by assessed value and millage rates set by these local jurisdictions.
Residents benefit from direct access to US-11 and US-15, providing a short commute across the river to downtown Harrisburg.
The area features proximity to the Susquehanna River, local parks like Siebert Park, and established shopping districts along the Carlisle Pike.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand from professionals working in the capital region, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment complexes.
The economy is anchored by government, healthcare, and professional services in the Harrisburg-Carlisle metropolitan area.
The area is well-connected by major highway corridors including US-11, US-15, and proximity to I-81 and I-83.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and the revitalization of existing commercial properties along major transit arteries.
The Cumberland County Assessment Office manages property valuations based on a base-year system.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and school district taxes, with potential for specific utility or fire district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, including flood risk zones near the Susquehanna River.
Pennsylvania is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data derived from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and local market reports.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A central community park offering recreational facilities and green space.
A major commercial corridor featuring extensive retail, dining, and service options.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).