Cecil Township Home for Rent

Bishop, a neighborhood in Cecil Township, PA, offers a blend of rural charm and suburban convenience. Originally a farming village, Bishop has evolved since the 1990s with new housing developments while retaining its tranquil atmosphere. The area features a mix of older homes from the 1960s to 1980s, including split-levels, ranch-style homes, bi-levels, and two-story colonials, alongside newer developments with Colonial Revival, Craftsman, and farmhouse designs. Home lots range from a quarter of an acre to an acre, with prices varying based on size and renovation needs. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with a crime score of 2 out of 10. Bishop is conveniently located near Southpointe, a corporate center, and offers a 20-mile commute to Pittsburgh via I-79. Local amenities include family-owned restaurants like Billie Ann’s Diner, Doc’s Bar-B-Q and Smokehouse, Golden Pig, and Defelice’s Deli, as well as the Great Southern and Chartiers Valley shopping centers 7 miles away. Cecil Township Park provides recreational opportunities with its walking paths, sports courts, and fishing derby, while the Montour Trail offers hiking and biking along the nation’s longest suburban rail trail. Highly rated schools in the area include Muse Elementary, Hills-Hendersonville Elementary, Cecil Intermediate, Canon-McMillan Middle, and Canon-McMillan High School. Community events such as the Cecil Township Parks & Recreation Fall Festival and the annual Lenten fish fry at St. Mary Church foster a sense of community. However, homes and roadways near Millers Run Creek are in higher risk flood zones, which may lead to occasional road closures after heavy rain.