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A sense of seclusion in southwestern Pennsylvania
In southwestern Pennsylvania, Donegal Township is a rural community of less than 3,000 people. Country roads wind gently through its rolling hills, tracing the contours of the land as they pass acres of undeveloped farmland, dense woodlands and expansive State Game Lands. “The topography consists mainly of rolling farm ground and timber ridges," says Jared Prusia, a land and rural home expert with the Countryside Group at Keller Williams Realty. “Washington County draws buyers from all over the state looking for reasonably priced acreage with the option to be close to several city centers.” Donegal Township sits next to the Pennsylvania-West Virginia border, and Interstate 70 bisects the southern half of town. While residents enjoy a slower pace of life in the countryside, I-70 connects this otherwise remote community to nearby shopping and dining. The town also surrounds the borough of Claysville, which has a quaint Main Street community where residents can find the necessities.
Hunting at SGLs and trout stocking at Dutch Fork Lake
There are ample opportunities for outdoor recreation in Donegal Township. State Game Lands 232 and 245 allow hunting during established seasons, and the public shooting range at SGL 245 is open year-round. In the middle of town is Dutch Fork Lake, a popular spot for shore fishing and boating. It has a boat launch where residents can access the water, and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission stocks the lake with trout several times a year. McGuffey Community Park sits next to the borough of Claysville and offers 70 acres of green space. It has three ball fields, a basketball court and a playground. The town is also home to Dogwood Hills Golf Course, an 18-hole course that’s open to the public and boasts scenic vistas of the countryside.
Dutch Fork Lake is a 91 acre impoundment owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsyvania.
McGuffey Community Park is over 70 acres surrounded by woods and streams.
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Donegal Township has ranch-style homes with acres of land
Most residents live near I-70 in the unincorporated village of West Alexander or around the borough of Claysville. These communities feature a mix of Colonial Revivals, cottages and ranch-style homes with smaller lots. Further from the interstate, traditional farmhouses and sprawling ranch-style homes sit on larger parcels of farmland. Some properties have enough acreage for a small homestead with detached barns and room for farm animals to roam around. Home prices typically range from $100,000 to $350,000, but larger houses with several acres of land can fetch upwards of $500,000. The township’s overall CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10, the lowest possible score and significantly lower than the national average of 4.
Homes in Donegal Township do not go up for sale very often, but when they do they usually sell in less than three months.
A ranch home on top of a hill sits alone on acres of open land.
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Dual enrollment program at McGuffey High School
The township is part of the McGuffey School District, which earns an overall grade of B-minus from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. Claysville Elementary School scores a B-minus, while McGuffey Middle School receives a C-plus. McGuffey High School also earns a B-minus and participates in the University of Pittsburgh’s College in High School program, which allows students to take college-level courses on their own high school campus.
State test scores show 54% of Claysville Elementary School students are proficient in reading.
Students of the Wolfdale neighborhood attend McGuffey Senior High School.
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Attractions at the Covered Bridge Festival and West Alexander Fair
Washington County has 23 covered bridges, including the historic Brownlee Covered Bridge in McGuffey Community Park. It crosses over Dutch Fork Creek and is one of several sites for the county’s annual Covered Bridge Festival. Locals take great pride in celebrating these covered bridges each September, and the festivities in Donegal Township usually include live music, food trucks and a car cruise.A group of residents began the West Alexander Fair in 1906 to honor the area’s agricultural community. Over a century later, it continues to fulfill its original mission with farm shows, tractor pulls, and rodeos. It also has plenty of amusement rides and food trucks. A group of residents is petitioning to reestablish West Alexander Borough as an independent municipality, but the petition has not been presented to the Washington County Courts.
The West Alexander Fair Grounds are an important part of the Donegal Township identity.
Donegal Township is know for its covered bridges.
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A small Main Street community in Claysville
While shopping and dining are limited in Donegal Township, Claysville has a quaint Main Street with a handful of local businesses. Minteer’s Market sells grocery and deli essentials, and there’s also a Dollar General just outside the borough. The walk-up window at Pop’s and Rory’s is a popular spot for pizza, burgers and ice cream. Residents can also grab a bite to eat at Bedillion’s Pizza, Main St. Café or Farmhouse Kitchen and Bakery. Those looking for more shops and restaurants can head to nearby Washington, less than 20 miles from town. The city has big-box stores like Target, Giant Eagle Supermarket and Walmart. Dining options range from fast food chains to mainstays such as Osso’s Original Pizza, serving thin-crust pies for more than 70 years.
Bedillion's Pizza is where residents of Donegal Township go for their favorite pie.
The Dollar General is only a few miles outside of Donegal Township which is convenient for residents.
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I-70 provides access to bigger cities like Washington and Wheeling
Like many rural communities, Donegal Township lacks public transportation and is heavily car-dependent. I-70 offers a direct route to bigger cities like Washington and Wheeling, both less than 20 miles away. It also connects with major thoroughfares such as Interstate 79. Pittsburgh is about a 45-mile drive from town via I-79, and residents are 48 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport.
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Parks in this Area
McGuffey Community Park
Dutch Fork Lake
State Game Lands 232
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
69 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Donegal Township
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
Donegal Township Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Donegal Township, Claysville sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Donegal Township, Claysville over the last 12 months is $480,000, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Large, flat lot with all public utilities available. Survey has been completed and hte lot has been staked. Flat home site to build your future home. Area was formerly used as a farm for both cows and hay. There is fencing for animals if desired. There is additionally a 2-story barn for large equipment storage or for animals. The land could also be developed for several homes with walk-out
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,315
Median Age
46
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,179
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,803
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.5%
College Graduates
20.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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