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Eldred

Eldred

$299,486 Average Value
$345 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Farms, subdivisions in the foothills of the mountains

Eldred Township is where the landscape north of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, transitions into a rural community. To the north, hiking trails wind through the mountains, often leading to scenic overlooks of valleys. To the east, anglers hook bass and bluegill from the banks of Loyalsock Creek. Meanwhile, Williamsport and Montoursville, two of Lycoming County’s most developed communities, are less than 5 miles south. Harry Swank says he moved to Eldred in 2022 because his wife "is into the outdoors. We found this house, and she thought it was like an old farmhouse." The Swanks live across the street from a restaurant and have a next-door neighbor, but their community is rural enough that they keep chickens, Swank says. The township of 2,000 people blends rural and suburban characteristics, with roads as likely to be lined with barns as subdivisions.

Eldred is where the landscape north of Williamsport transitions into rural landscapes.
Eldred is where the landscape north of Williamsport transitions into rural landscapes.
Eldred is a peaceful, quiet community surrounded by nature and mountains.
Eldred is a peaceful, quiet community surrounded by nature and mountains.
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5 hiking destinations in a short drive

One of Lycoming County’s largest parks stretches across the north end of Eldred: Rider Park. Among its 860 acres, 15 miles of trails weave through forests and meadows. Hikers, trail runners and mountain bikers share the park’s four paths. Within 7 miles of Eldred’s northeast corner, four trailheads put hikers on scenic routes to creeks, streams and waterfalls. Hunting is popular, and State Game Lands No. 298 north of Eldred covers 1,100 acres conserved for hunting deer and turkey. In Montoursville, Indian Park hosts Little League softball games.

Rider Park offers scenic views from its Katy Jane West Vista.
Rider Park offers scenic views from its Katy Jane West Vista.
Runners from Eldred and beyond enjoy the trails at Rider Park.
Runners from Eldred and beyond enjoy the trails at Rider Park.
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Scenic views from Eldred homes

Ranch homes, Cape Cods and Colonial Revivals are grouped into small subdivisions or dispersed on acre-plus lots along two-lane roads. Houses on the east side overlook the trickling waters of Loyalsock Creek and the mountains rising behind it. However, some of those homes are in flood zones, so homebuyers may need flood insurance. Prices typically start in the mid-$200,000s for three-bedroom homes, but they can reach the high $400,000s if a property has a large lot or mountain views. The township’s CAP Index Crime Score is a 1 out of 10, indicating the lowest level of crime possible on the scale.

Homes in Eldred often include beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
Homes in Eldred often include beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
Eldred is a township of 2,000 people that blends rural and suburban characteristics.
Eldred is a township of 2,000 people that blends rural and suburban characteristics.
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Innovation Lab added to Loyalsock Valley Elementary

Just across Loyalsock Creek from Eldred, kindergartners through fourth graders learn at Loyalsock Valley Elementary School, graded a B by Niche. In 2023, the school opened an Innovation Lab where kids learn about coding and engineering in a hands-on way. However, the Montoursville Area School District is considering closing Loyalsock Valley Elementary and sending students to Lyter Elementary School, about 5 miles from Eldred. After fourth grade, children head to C.E. McCall Middle School, which gets a B-plus, and B-rated Montoursville Area High School. Both campuses are near Lyter Elementary in Montoursville.

C.E. McCall Middle School
is a Public School in Montoursville, PA.
C.E. McCall Middle School is a Public School in Montoursville, PA.
Montoursville Area Senior High School is a public school in Eldred, Montoursville PA.
Montoursville Area Senior High School is a public school in Eldred, Montoursville PA.
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Drinks and live music along Loyalsock Creek

The wood-plank saltbox building that once housed the Warrensville General Store is now home to Grim’s Diner, one of Eldred’s few businesses. Nearby, Warrensville Community Church puts on frequent events such as game nights and movie screenings. On the other side of Loyalsock Creek, Pier 87 serves fish and tiki drinks until 9 p.m. on a sand-covered patio. “They make part of their property a beach,” says Cindy Bender, who lives near the creek and runs Cindy Bee Floral. “They have bands on the weekends. It gets crazy across the creek, but they turn it off at a certain time.” The farther south someone drives down Route 87, the more businesses they’ll see. The highway passes Creekside Country Market sandwich shop and Eder’s Ice Cream on the way to Montoursville. The borough of 4,700 people has a Walmart, Weis Markets grocery store and Lowe’s Home Improvement in its shopping centers.

Pier 87 offers an outdoor patio on the bank of the Loyalsock Creek in Eldred.
Pier 87 offers an outdoor patio on the bank of the Loyalsock Creek in Eldred.
Locals catch up over coffee and breakfast at Grim's Diner in Eldred.
Locals catch up over coffee and breakfast at Grim's Diner in Eldred.
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Roadways connect to Williamsport, Montoursville

Eldred’s large land area and lack of public transportation make driving necessary. Route 973 takes drivers east to west across the township, while Northway Road and Warrensville Road lead to Williamsport, the region’s biggest city. Route 87 connects to Montoursville, where Williamsport Regional Airport provides direct flights to Washington Dulles International Airport.

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Eldred US
Homicide 1 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

Eldred Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$300,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$290,000
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$345

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
598
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1977
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,838
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,404
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,560

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value





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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,829
Median Age
50
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.1%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$74,726
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,607

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
25.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.2%
% Population in Labor Force
65.1%

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

1 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

3 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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