Major highways and quiet subdivisions north of Pittsburgh
Established in 1804 and undergoing explosive development toward the end of the 20th century, Cranberry Township is better known for flourishing suburbs and destination shopping than the cranberry vines that once carpeted its waterways. “When you talk to folks around the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania about managing growth sustainably, Cranberry’s known for that,” says Dan Santoro, Cranberry Township’s Manager who has worked for the municipality since the 90s. “With that growth comes assets and amenities, the world-class parks that we built along the way – it’s a great place to live.” Cranberry Township’s ever-growing green spaces, commercial centers and public school amenities nurture modern suburbia 22 miles north of downtown Pittsburgh.
Sprawling subdivisions of single-family homes and townhouses
While homebuyers can find the odd 19th century farmhouse and far-flung acreage, Cranberry Township is best known for its many cul-de-sac subdivisions. Homes built in the 1960s through 1980s take classic single-family forms including ranch-style homes and bi-levels, selling for $200,000 to $500,000. New Traditional homes with upward of four bedrooms became dominant in the 1990s through 2020s, selling for $370,000 to $1.7 million depending on square footage, lot size and age of construction. Townhouses in dozens of styles sell for $170,000 to $600,0000 depending on age and luxury levels.
Many subdivisions are lined by narrow sidewalks, taking joggers and dog walkers on hilly routes past grassy lawns, maturing trees and shrub-planted gardening beds. Some residents opt out of communities with HOAs while others pay monthly fees, adhere to property rules and enjoy amenities like private parks and sports courts in neighborhoods like Autumn Hill and The Woodlands.
Cape Cod home styles are common in Cranberry Township neighborhoods.
Victorian homes add historic charm to Cranberry Township neighborhoods
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Attending Seneca Valley School District
Kids can attend kindergarten through fourth grade at Rowan Elementary School which earns an A-minus from Niche, fifth and sixth grade at Haine Middle School which earns an A-minus, seventh and eighth grade at Ryan Gloyer Middle School which earns a B-plus, ninth and 10th grade at Seneca Valley Intermediate High School which earns an A-minus, and 11th and 12th grade at Seneca Valley Senior High School which earns an A-minus. The district takes pride in innovative facilities and programming, including hydroponics labs and composting initiatives at Rowan Elementary School which earned a Green Ribbon School designation from the U.S. Department of Education in 2024.
Seneca Valley High School maintains a 10:1 student-teacher ratio.
Rowan Elementary School in Cranberry Township enrolls over 500 students.
Ryan Gloyer Middle School serves grades 7-8 with a B+ rating.
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Parks, Cranberry Township Pickleball Association and UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
Sprawling community parks are strewn with walking trails, athletic fields, playgrounds and more unique amenities throughout the township, including North Boundary Park, known for its public pool and waterslides, and Cranberry Township Community Park, home to an off-leash area for puppy playdates. The 19 dedicated courts and 10 convertible courts at Graham Park’s UPMC Passavant Sportsplex cater to nearly 2,000 Cranberry Township Pickleball Association members. “We have one of the biggest pickleball associations in the northeast,” Santoro says. Golfers hit the green at the public Cranberry Highlands Golf Course. Hockey fans can catch a glimpse of a Pittsburgh Penguins practice or take to the ice themselves during league games and free skates at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.
Cranberry Highlands Golf Course offers public tee times.
Graham Park hosts matches for Cranberry Township Pickleball Association.
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Shopping and dining along Route 19 and Route 228
Between big-box stores and strip malls packed with retailers and restaurants, there isn’t much the Route 19 and Route 228 commercial corridor doesn’t have. Across from UPMC Passavant Cranberry, shoppers pick up groceries at Giant Eagle and ALDI or look for deals at HomeGoods and ULTA in the Cranberry Mall shopping plaza. Parking lots outside Costco, Target and Walmart are packed throughout the day.
Alongside drive-throughs and national chains, regulars head to casual local chains like North Park Lounge and Primanti Bros. Foodies can choose between dozens of cuisines and dining experiences, including aquarium-side Chinese meals at Chen’s and fusion Mexican fare served alongside playful retrofuturistic murals of Cranberry’s upcoming space age at Condado Tacos. Several churches throughout the township hold religious services. Cranberry Township has a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10 compared to the national average of 4.
Red Robin serves burgers and brews near Cranberry Township.
Pretzel Factory in Cranberry Township is a go-to for quick snacks.
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Major highway intersections and Pittsburgh commuting
Looping overpasses and merge points connect Interstate-79, the Pennsylvania Turnpike and routes 19 and 228 within Cranberry Township. “We're a regional economic center. More people commute into Cranberry every day than leave to work outside the township,” Santoro says. Pittsburgh commuters can merge onto I-79 toward Interstate-279 for a 22-mile drive downtown.
CTCC Community Days and Cranberry CUP Tournaments
While the township throws events throughout the year, the annual carnival, car cruise and concert series at CTCC Community Days each July are among the most anticipated. “We’ll push 70,000 people through the celebration in three days, and it ends in a fireworks display,” Santoro says. Also during the summer, the annual Cranberry CUP pits neighborhood associations and business sponsors against each other in a series of friendly athletic tournaments to raise money for local families experiencing financial hardship.
Cranfest draws crowds for live performances in Cranberry Township.
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Planning around traffic
Roadways in Cranberry Township get backed up during peak hours in the morning and evening. “The township has been working on traffic management for 20-plus years,” Santoro says. “We use an intelligent management system that automatically adjusts to move traffic as efficiently as possible.” Commuters know to expect the worst of traffic around the Route 19 and Route 228 intersection and to plan around rush hour congestion on I-79 toward I-279.
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The Cranberry Township neighborhood of Fernway is a traditional, planned housing development branching off the west side of Pittsburgh's Interstate 76. Situated in the heart of the township, Fernway’s comparative affordability is one aspect that attracts buyers. “You get more bang for your buck,” says Tony Tenfelde of The Marianne Hall Group of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. “There’s a lot more flexible living.” He adds that most residents either commute to Pittsburgh, Butler or Beaver for work. On the surface, Fernway and the rest of Cranberry appear rural, but there are plenty of “big city” amenities nearby. Brush Creek curls along the west side of town, its woodsy watershed providing relaxing natural scenery and a lush barrier between other communities. "Cranberry has everything you need. It's a popular destination for people who live in more rural areas," says Sheryl Eagle, Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway and 20-year Butler County resident.
Fernway is the first housing subdivision built in Cranberry Township. Built in the 1950s, the neighborhood has roughly 450 homes. Its ranch-style homes with slab bases are surrounded by mature oaks and maples, providing shade and extra privacy for those without fences. These midcentury homes sell for $170,00 to $295,000. The low end of the price scale can fetch a property that needs some sweat equity, while the high end can get a 4-bedroom, 2-bath ranch. The CAP Index crime score for the area is 3 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.
Public school kids living in Fernway can attend schools in the Seneca Valley District, which has an A-minus from Niche. Many kids start their learning at Haine Elementary School, before progressing to Haine Middle School for fifth and sixth grades. Teens can continue their studies at Seneca Valley Senior High School, the district’s only high school, after attending Ryan Gloyer Middle School for seventh and eighth grades. All schools earn an A-minus from Niche, except for Gloyer, which has a B-plus. The high school has a student-teacher ratio of 10-to-1, allowing for smaller class sizes. There are also five colleges and universities local to the community, including Franklin Pierce University.
Cranberry Township Community Park is the area’s one-stop greenspace for outdoor activities, including basketball, lacrosse, tennis and sand volleyball. The park also features walking and nature trails, as well as an amphitheater. Folks who want to sit on a bench with their laptop and enjoy the outdoors can have access to Wi-Fi.
Outdoor time in Western Pennsylvania also means hunting. "Hunting camps are a big outdoor attraction here," Eagle says. During hunting seasons, residents suit up for a day in the woods at the State Game Lands. The closest game land to the community is State Game Lands Number 203 on State Gamelands Road in Wexford where huntsman can pursue deer, turkey, small game and waterfowl.
The Cranberry Township Parks and Recreation Department organizes local events for the community, with a varying schedule of classes, including yoga, dancing, cooking youth camps and hockey, to name a few. Many of the events take place at the town's municipal center, the township gymnasium and the Grange Hall Senior Center.
While there is a Global Street Foods food truck on Sussex Drive, most of the dining and shopping can be done just outside the community’s borders. Route 19 has a bevy of storefronts and commerce centers, including Costco, Best Buy, Buffalo Wild Wings, Party City, Giant Eagle and ALDI. Pittsburgh natives will also recognize Primanti Brothers, which is a citywide sandwich purveyor. Big box stores like Target and Lowe's Home Improvement are found at Cranberry Commons.
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) provides emergency services, among other medical care, and is a top local employer. McKesson, a regional medical supplier, and Kawneer, an architectural firm, are also leading local employers with campuses nearby. For Fernway residents, downtown Pittsburgh is a 20-mile ride along interstates 79 and 279. "Highway access is key for people considering a move here. They'll get you wherever you want to go," Eagle says. Westmoreland Transit Authority provides public bus stops in the community for commuters who would rather ride than drive. The closest airport, Pittsburgh International, is about 30 miles from the community.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Cranberry Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
30
Median Rent
$2,750
Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,350
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,588
Median Townhouse Rent
$3,200
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,250
Median Condo Rent
$1,850
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,450
Demographics
Total Population
34,458
Median Age
41
Population Density
155 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$115,007
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$138,112
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.9%
College Graduates
63.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat friendly
Bikeability®
30/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Walkability®
30/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
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