Why Live in Fairfield
Fairfield in Fairfield Township is divided by Interstate 180, creating two distinct real estate markets. South of the highway, homes are typically split-levels, ranches, and new traditional styles on lots up to half an acre, with prices ranging from $150,000 to $500,000. North of the interstate, similar home styles are found on larger lots, often over an acre, with prices exceeding $450,000. The neighborhood boasts a crime score significantly lower than the national average, indicating a safer environment. Residents enjoy several parks, including Indian Park in nearby Montoursville, which features a creek, playground, hiking trail, and seasonal ice-skating pond. The park also hosts the annual Kiwanis Club fall festival. For indoor activities, The District movie theater near Lycoming Crossing is a popular destination. Shopping and dining options vary depending on the side of the township; the west end is closer to Montoursville’s Broad Street, home to family-run Johnson’s Cafe and Sonic Ascension Records, while the east side is near Lycoming Crossing in Muncy, featuring big-box stores like Target and Sam’s Club. Medical services are available at Geisinger Medical Center Muncy and UPMC Outpatient Center in Montoursville. The area is car-dependent, but Interstate 180 provides easy access to Montoursville and Williamsport, with bus routes and Williamsport Regional Airport nearby. Public schools, including Lyter Elementary School and C.E. McCall Middle School, are highly rated and located about a mile west in Montoursville.
