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Venango Township

Venango Township

Rural Neighborhood in Eau Claire, Pennsylvania

Butler County 16020, 16040, 16049

$207,964 Average Value
$299 Average Price per Sq Ft

Country living around Eau Claire borough

Ranging across the hills and valleys between Erie and Pittsburgh, Venango Township and the adjoining borough of Eau Claire are far beyond Western Pennsylvania urban hubs and their creeping suburban sprawl. “It’s pretty much the same people sticking around, except for the Pittsburghers moving up. You’ll never take the country out of me. A lot of people around here feel that way,” says Rich Meals, owner of Riverview Sportsman Supply who has lived in Venango Township and nearby Clintonville for 55 years. “Lots of us have 500 acres, so we set up our own situations, but we do a lot together. It’s pretty tight knit.” Just north of State Game Lands 95 and dozens of miles from the commercial and city life in Butler or Grove City, Venango Township immerses residents in the rural fields and forests of Butler County.

Single-family homes in neighborhoods and on acreages

While going long stretches without seeing a single house is common through much of Venango Township, a diverse blend of single-family homes built from the prewar era through the 1990s collect at the intersections of country roads and on the few residential blocks making up Eau Claire borough. Workers cottages, Minimal Traditional homes, ranch-style and manufactured homes well within view of the nearest neighbors sell for $50,000 to $185,000 depending on renovation levels and whether the property is closer to a third of an acre or five acres in size.

When lot sizes increase, housing preferences take a back seat to desired land size and type. Double-digit acreages sell for $75,000 to $275,000 depending on property size and the state of any existing housing. Once acreage crests 100, prices range from $275,000 to upward of $2 million for vast, production-ready farmland with existing homes and farm infrastructure. For any desired lot size and home style, potential buyers can find a property that’s hilly or flat, dominated by fields or deeply forested. Venango Township has a CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10 compared to the national average of 4.

Eau Claire Ballfield and State Game Lands Number 95

At Eau Claire Memorial Park, kids can hit the playground or run the bases during Monteau Youth Baseball and Softball games. While many hunters erect tree stands on their own properties, others may head 10 miles away to State Game Lands Number 95 during deer or turkey season and to spot stocked pheasants. Across nearly 10,000 acres of designated public lands, topography ranges from forested valleys to wetlands, inviting recreationists to hike through the woods or fish and boat on connected lakes and streams.

Vo-ag at Moniteau School District

Dassa McKinney Elementary School serves kindergarten through sixth grade and earns a B-minus from Niche. Moniteau Junior-Senior High School serves seventh through 12th grades and earns a C. High schoolers can opt into vocational agricultural education, called the vo-ag program, and gain experience with industry necessities from animal science to equipment and land maintenance, also participating in the school’s Future Farmers of America program.

Fundraising at VFW Post 7840

While the local VFW is a popular hangout for dedicated regulars, Post 7840 invites the community to attend regular dinners and events to raise funds throughout the year. Holidays like Halloween might spark a costume party, while the warmer months bring on potluck cookouts and competitive cornhole tournaments.

Driving to Slippery Rock, Grove City and Butler

Venango Township’s rural nature means owning a personal vehicle is a must. Grove City and Slippery Rock are 13 to 16 miles away for those commuting to those commercial and university hubs, while Butler is 22 miles to the south. AHN Grove City Hospital and Butler Memorial Hospital are equally far away. Heading north to Interstate 80 provides a 57-mile drive over the state line to Youngstown. Pittsburgh is more distant, sitting 65 miles south.

Shopping and dining at small markets, Grove City

Beyond a few scattered businesses along Oneida Valley Road and McBride’s Pizza Shop in nearby Boyers, Venango Township’s shopping and dining scene is limited. “We have a Dollar General, they’re putting those up every four miles. There’s the little Oneida Valley Grocery, they have a lot of what you need, but not everything depending on how you eat,” Meals says. “You’re probably going to Grove City for more of the restaurants and shopping.” While billboards ensure the more distant Grove City Outlets remain a magnet for major retail shopping, a commercial strip along Route 58 houses essentials like County Market, Walmart and Tractor Supply 17 miles away. Both of the township’s houses of worship, Bethel Methodist Church and East Unity Presbyterian Church, hold services in small, red-painted chapels.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Jen Reilly

    Jen Reilly

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    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY

    (878) 768-6309

    193 Total Sales

    1 in Venango Township

    $118,000 Price

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  • Elaine Carson

    Elaine Carson

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    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY

    (878) 877-8373

    38 Total Sales

    1 in Venango Township

    $275,000 Price

    Elaine Carson
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  • Tara Smith

    Tara Smith

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    LPT REALTY, LLC.

    (878) 877-8315

    80 Total Sales

    1 in Venango Township

    $200,000 Price

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  • Georgie Hodge

    Georgie Hodge

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    GROVE CITY REALTY

    (878) 768-6220

    166 Total Sales

    1 in Venango Township

    $299,900 Price

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  • Paula Burtner

    Paula Burtner

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    HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES

    (878) 877-8626

    66 Total Sales

    2 in Venango Township

    $24K - $54K Price Range

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  • Jay Mosby

    Jay Mosby

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    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY

    (878) 877-6289

    205 Total Sales

    1 in Venango Township

    $390,000 Price

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Venango 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

Venango Township Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Venango Township, Eau Claire sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Venango Township, Eau Claire over the last 12 months is $325,000, up 97% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$342,000
Median Sale Price
$325,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$325,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
97%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$299

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
49
Median Year Built
1981
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,296
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
51,400

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
825
Median Age
42
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$67,500
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,903

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.9%
College Graduates
16.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
52''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

1 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100
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