Oakland Township Home for Rent

Oakland Township in Butler, Pennsylvania, features a mix of older homes and new builds, with architectural styles ranging from traditional farmhouses and Cape Cods to Tudor-inspired cottages and Adirondack-style log cabins. Most properties come with several acres of land, and the median lot size is over three acres. The area is safer than the national average, with a crime score significantly lower than the national average. Residents enjoy outdoor activities with access to Lake Oneida and Thorn Run Reservoir for fishing, and the Rolling W Ranch dirt racetrack for off-road races. Hiland Golf Course offers an 18-hole championship course, and State Game Land 164 provides hunting opportunities. Local businesses such as Barnhart’s Soft Serve and Welter’s Meat Shop serve the community, while more extensive shopping and dining options are available in nearby Center Township and Butler, both within a 9-mile drive. Community events are hosted by the Oneida Valley Volunteer Fire Company and Saint Clare of Assisi Parish. The township lacks public transportation, so residents rely on cars, with Pennsylvania Route 68 providing access to major roads. The Butler Area School District serves the area, with Center Township Elementary School being highly rated. Private education is available at Saint Wendelin School. The township is about 50 miles from Pittsburgh and 60 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport, with Butler Memorial Hospital located less than 7 miles away.