Cranberry's first neighborhood strives in the shadows of the Steel City
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 close to the nearest highways for commuters.
Meet with a friend to go for a walk in Graham Park next to Fernway.
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Ranch-style homes dot the neighborhood streets
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.
Find ranch styles that are neatly platted on tidy lawns in Fernway.
Fernway is the first housing subdivision built in Cranberry Township.
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Most outdoor time is spent hunting
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 kids will have a ball at the playground in Cranberry Township Community Park.
There are fishing and hunting options close by to Fernway.
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Kids can attend schools in the Seneca Valley District
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.
Ryan Gloyer Middle School is a public school for grades 7-8 and has a B+ rating from Niche.
Seneca Valley Senior High School provides a nurturing and academically challenging environment.
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The township organizes public events
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.
Pittsburgh is a 20-mile commute
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.
Route 19 is the commerce hub near the community
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.
Fernway is close to all the major retail stores.
Grab a sandwhich at Primanti Brothers, a long-running Pittsburgh-born chain.
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Parks in this Area
Cranberry Township Community Park
Graham Park
Knob Hill Community Park
Knob Hill Community Park
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
40 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Fernway
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fernway Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fernway, Cranberry Township sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Fernway, Cranberry Township over the last 12 months is $259,710, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Immediate Occupancy * 3 Bedrooms/1 Full Bathroom/1 Powder Room * Seneca Valley School District * Eat in kitchen (12x12) with gas stove, refrigerator and dishwasher * Big living room (16x12) * Large game room (14x12) off kitchen * Separate laundry room (12x8) with hook ups only * Master bedroom (12x11) with powder room * Second bedroom (12x10) and third bedroom (10x10) * Covered patio rear of home
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,019
Median Age
45
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$97,275
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,831
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
41.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.8%
% Population in Labor Force
72.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
49''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
19/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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