Homes for Rent in Dorrance, PA

Country roads ramble through farmland and over hilltops in Dorrance, a township 15 miles from Wilkes-Barre in northeastern Pennsylvania. The township’s swaths of forests and farms create a secluded atmosphere, but the families who have lived here for generations know each other well. “People are born here, have big families, and they tend to stay here,” says Kelly Haffner, Secretary of Dorrance Township. “You’ll go down the street and usually see someone you know. It’s very country, very rural, and that’s why people seem to like it here the most.” Traditional, ranch-style homes and farmhouses dot the landscape. Most properties are at least an acre, with many stretching across several. Home sizes vary greatly, from modestly sized cottages and mobile homes to private custom homes with over 5,000 square feet of living space. The real estate market here moves slowly, with properties rarely coming up for sale. Home values range from $150,000 to about $900,000, and the median sale price is around $345,000. Dorrance’s CAP Index Crime Score is a 1, far below the national average of 4. Students typically attend Rice Elementary School, which earns a B rating from Niche, for kindergarten