Perry County PA (Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, Duncannon: house, school district, friendly)

[chrisandlisa]

Well we took a trip to Harrisburg this weekend, we liked Perry county, its rural and it seems to be less expensive than Dauphin county. We especially liked Duncannon and New Bloomfield. Does anyone have any input on these areas? We also liked Mechanicsburg but it seems to be alot more expensive. I will be starting the new job in 2 weeks any help would be great!! Thank you

[Dawne]

Do you have kids? Duncannon is in the Susquenita School District, and they have very good schools - right along Route 15 just south of Duncannon.

[ki0eh]

Watch the flood zones in Duncannon and Newport Boroughs, about half of each is within the floodplain. The Appalachian Trail passes through Duncannon and the "thru-hikers" who walk 2000+ miles between Maine and Georgia in a year's time usually count Duncannon as the friendliest (or second to Damascus, VA) town they pass through. The US 22/322-PA 34 interchange near Newport is poised to become a retail hub once some infrastructure issues are resolved. The chains don't go into floodplains which is why they're not going to the Duncannon area. The hills in Penn Twp around Duncannon host several proposed new developments, so if you like the bucolic scenery now, be aware it may change.

[chrisandlisa]

We do not have children, thank you for the heads up on the possible scenary change. We just really like the quaintness of Duncannon and the people did seem very friendly. I will going to look at a house at 106 Ann st when I get there. I hope it is what we are looking for!!