Why Live in Center Township
Center Township in Butler, Pennsylvania, features a variety of residential options, from traditional ranch-style and bi-level homes to contemporary ranch-style and New Traditional homes built in the early 2020s. Properties typically sit on spacious lots averaging just over an acre, with some custom-built estates offering up to 10 acres. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10. The Butler Area School District serves the community, with schools like Center Township Elementary and Butler Area Senior High School receiving decent ratings. Butler Catholic School, a private institution, is highly rated and serves prekindergarten through eighth grade.
Residents enjoy numerous recreational activities, including youth baseball and softball at the Center Township Athletic Association's ballfields and golfing at Stoughton Acres Golf Course and The Perfect Swing Golf School and Driving Range. Butler Memorial Park, located 6 miles south, offers a playground, pavilion, and athletic facilities. Dining options along PA 8 include Belmont II, Mazzanti’s Beans and Cream, and Recon Brewing, which celebrates Butler's Jeep heritage. Shopping needs are met at Giant Eagle Supermarket, Clearview Mall, and Butler Commons shopping plaza.
Events like the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival, Butler City Farmers Market, Butler Farm Show, and Big Butler Fairgrounds are popular local attractions. The Butler Transit Authority provides bus service, and PA Route 8 offers access to the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area, with Downtown Pittsburgh about 40 miles away and Pittsburgh International Airport approximately 60 miles south.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Center Township a good place to live?
Center Township is a good place to live. Center Township is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Center Township is a rural neighborhood. Center Township has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.5 people per acre and a median age of 50. The average household income is $101,359 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 38.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Center Township are home owners, with 22.5% of residents renting and 77.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Center Township can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Center Township neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Center Township?
The median home price in Center Township is $369,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $73,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.35%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,840 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $79K a year to afford the median home price in Center Township. The average household income in Center Township is $101K.
What are the best public schools in Center Township?
The best public schools that serve Center Township are:
What are the best private schools in Center Township?
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Home Trends in Center Township, PA
On average, homes in Center Township, Butler sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Center Township, Butler over the last 12 months is $339,940, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$339,940
Median Single Family Sale Price
$368,870
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$225,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$188
Number of Homes for Sale
22
Last 12 months Home Sales
84
Median List Price
$369,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%
