In the early 1900s, the Loyalhanna Coal and Coke Company developed mines in the area known as Cairnbrook, a mile west of Central City in Shade Township. The company built homes so coal miners could live close to work. Though most of the mines closed in 1958, many original homes still stand. Roads like McGregor Avenue call back to the area’s prominent figures, such as Jacob McGregor, the farmer who sold his land to the mining company. “It’s a quiet little town, and the homes are close to the schools,” says Lisa Cessna, an experienced Realtor with Bedford County Real Estate who's sold homes in the neighborhood. “There’s still some mining going on in the nearby area, but it’s been cut back by the government.” Cairnbrook continues to be a quiet place to live, with quick routes to work in Somerset or Johnstown.
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Combined sports programs for Shade-Central and Shanksville-Stonycreek
Homes in the neighborhood are close to Cairnbrook Elementary School, where kids attend kindergarten through sixth grade. Niche gives the school a C. Next door to the elementary school, Shade Junior/Senior High School also earns a C and offers seventh through 12th grade. The high school football stadium and baseball field are off McGregor Avenue. The Shade-Central and Shanksville-Stonycreek districts combined their athletic programs into an all-sports program to make sure students have ways to participate in sports.
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Shade Junior/Senior High School is located in Cairnbrook.Elementary School
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1900s homes from $65,000
The neighborhood features duplexes, bungalows and split-levels from the 1930s and earlier. “I sold a duplex there,” Cessna says. “A couple from New Jersey bought it to get away from the city, and their aunt and uncle moved into the second unit. The buyers were also allowed to raise chickens, so there aren’t rules against owning animals like that.” These two- and three-bedroom homes often have large yards, small front porches and uncovered parking. Prices range from $65,000 to $200,000. The neighborhood has a grid layout and spans from School Road to First Street.
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Competing in the annual fish rodeo
Long backyards create space for outdoor fun, but there’s also Central City Recreation Park in Central City, which has three baseball fields, a basketball court and playground equipment surrounded by tall trees. Cessna points out how close Indian Lake is to the neighborhood, with its boat launch and Northwinds Golf Course. Closer to home, the Shade Sportsmen’s Club holds a fish rodeo once a year and a free kid's fish rodeo twice a year. Fishing enthusiasts compete to reel in the biggest catch. During the competition, they line the edge of the facility’s pond with fishing poles and nets. The club also hosts 3D Shoots on Sundays, where club members compete to hit the most foam targets in the woods around the facility.
The Shade Sportsmens association hosts many events throughout the year in Cairnbrook.
Central City Recreational Park is less than 2 miles from Cairnbrook.
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Dining in Cairnbrook, shopping in Somerset
Central City has a few dining-out spots, like Double K’s Pizza and More. BJ’s Family Restaurant is on School Road and serves lunch and dinner. Tap the Keg had a grand reopening in 2023, and now the bar serves burgers and wings alongside cold beers. Dollar General and Penn-Laurel Pharmacy provide essential items, but locals drive 20 miles north to Johnstown or south to Somerset to shop at Walmart, Aldi or Giant Eagle Supermarket.
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Driving in and out of town
There are no sidewalks or bus routes in Cairnbrook, so getting around town or to Johnstown requires a car. Dark Shade Drive is the primary route to Johnstown. Rock Cut Road flows down to Lincoln Highway, otherwise known as U.S. Route 30, which takes drivers to Somerset. All places of worship are in Central City, like the St. Mary's Holy Assumption Church and Our Lady Queen of Angels church.
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Parks in this Area
Central City Recreation Park
Transit
Airport
Arnold Palmer Regional
70 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cairnbrook
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cairnbrook, PA sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Cairnbrook, PA over the last 12 months is $79,725, down 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$77,450
Median Single Family Price
$70,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$53
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median List Price
$71,950
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
130
Median Year Built
1917
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,335
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
520
Median Age
48
Population under 18
17.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$50,833
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,761
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.9%
College Graduates
15.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.6%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
12/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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