Moving to Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Carlisle is a picturesque borough with a population of around 18,000, nestled in Pennsylvania's Cumberland Valley. There's plenty to see and experience in Carlisle, which is why Forbes chose Carlisle as the second "Best Place to Raise a Family" in America for 2010. Keep reading to learn the benefits of moving to Carlisle!

College town
Carlisle is the home of Dickinson College, Penn State Dickinson School of Law, and U.S. Army War College.

Job Market
The main industry in Carlisle is the Carlisle Tire and Rubber Company, Masland Carpets, and Frog Switch Manufacturing.

Education
The Carlisle Area School District is a public school district that provides education to over 4,700 students through the employment of 376 teachers. The graduation rate in 2011 was 93%. There are several private schools in the Carlisle area as well, such as Hidden Valley School, Carlisle Christian Academy, and Blue Ridge Mennonite School.

Car Shows
Carlisle is famous for them, and cars are displayed regularly by events throughout the year at the fairgrounds. There are also many specialty shows with cars made by GM, Ford, and Chrysler. Carlisle hosts 10 seasonal auto shows annually.

Ballet
If your child is interested in ballet, enroll them in the internationally-known Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet.

Cultural Environment
Carlisle boasts of a diverse mix of award-winning restaurants, downtown theatre, historic sites, and events. In Carlisle, you can discover ethnic cuisine, artisans, fun entertainment, or adventurous recreational activities.

Explore
Carlisle has 18 public parks for you and your family to explore. You can walk, bike, hike, play tennis or basketball. There is also a local community center for indoor sports.

Weather
Carlisle has hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. January is the coolest month, while July is the warmest. September is the wettest month, as Carlisle gets 38 inches of precipitation annually. Be sure to pack a snow shovel because Carlisle gets 29 inches of snowfall per year.

Getting to Carlisle—How does it work?
If you’re wondering how to move to Carlisle, wonder no more! The affordable way to move is U-Pack Moving. We’re a “you pack, we drive” moving service that is comparable in price to truck rental. Here’s how it works:

• A moving trailer or moving container is delivered to your home.
• You load it up.
• We drive it to your new home in Carlisle.
• You unload.

It’s easy and stress-free. Get a free moving quote now to see how much your move to Carlisle will cost. Explore all of the U-Pack locations here. 

If we are not able to provide door-to-door delivery to your city near Carlisle, PA, you can save money by loading or unloading at the service center conveniently located in Carlisle, PA. If you have questions about serviceability to your location, please call us at 800-240-7422, and a U-Pack Moving Consultant will gladly help.