Derry, PA Home for Sale

Derry Township in Pennsylvania is a small community characterized by its blend of agriculture and power industry, with rolling farmland surrounding the Montour Steam Electric Station. The township is less than 10 miles north of Danville, which offers shopping, dining, and highly rated public schools such as Liberty Valley Intermediate, Danville Middle, and Danville Area High. Housing options in Derry include ranch-style homes, Colonial Revivals, and farmhouses, often separated by expansive corn, soybean, and hay crops. The median home price is around $206,000, lower than in nearby Danville. The Montour Steam Electric Station, now operating on natural gas, is a notable feature, contributing to the area's cleaner air and protecting the Montour Preserve, a popular 640-acre green space with hiking trails, picnic pavilions, and a lake for kayaking and fishing. Local amenities include Burkholder’s Farm Market, while more extensive shopping and dining options are available in Danville and Bloomsburg, 16 miles southeast. Recreational opportunities abound with nearby State Game Lands Number 226 and the annual Montour-Delong Community Fair. Derry's roads accommodate both cars and Amish horse-and-buggies, with State Route 54 providing direct access to Danville and Interstate 80 connecting to Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport, 60 miles northeast.