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The Mon Valley's rural township full of fields and forests
Founded along the banks of the Monongahela River, Forward Township provides a more rural environment within the Mon Valley. Crop fields and forests press up against the township’s winding country roads, and local farmers serve as local vendors for the community. “Forward is just unique because the houses are a little bit more spaced out. People get a little bit more privacy,” says Realtor and local Devie Rollison with Realty ONE Group Gold Standard. “Within our school district, it’s the most rural.” Several marinas settled along the river, and many residents love to get out onto the water. Some restaurants in the neighboring towns, like New Eagle and Monongahela, offer dockside restaurants where people can easily move from their boats to dinner destinations.
It doesn't get much more peaceful than Forward Township.
Homes in Forward Township sit up on green hills.
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Homes hidden away on acres of land in Forward Township
Properties in Forward Township are all about space. Lots typically start at a quarter acre and go for as many as 11. Many houses sit far from the roads, hidden behind the trees. In other areas, houses are more visible with open lawns, but long driveways and vast grass yards separate people from their neighbors. Homes vary in style, ranging from brick ranches to Colonial Revivals. Homes here can range in price depending on the size of the property and house, with options mainly listing between $50,000 and $450,000.
Residents of Forward Township love living here because of the open air and peaceful scenery.
There are classic wooden colonial homes in Forward Township.
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Put along the public green at Riverview Golf Course
With the Monongahela River flowing along the neighborhood, many residents use the water to get outside and interact with nature, where they can fish or just enjoy the fresh air. On land, Riverview Golf Course offers 150 acres of public green with a clubhouse and pro shop. At Whetzel Preserve Conservation Area, people can hike, bike and hunt through the 212 acres.
Riverview Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Forward Township.
Whetzel Preserve Conservation Area is located in Forward Township near the river.
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Riverside restaurants and produce from local farmers
Because Forward Township is more rural and residential, residents will likely have to venture beyond the township for shopping and dining. Elizabeth is right next door to Forward, featuring Rockwell’s Red Lion Restaurant, which offers everything from chicken and tuna to pierogies. Rosie’s Anchor Bar and Grille overlooks the river from New Eagle and offers a dock so folks can access the restaurant from the water. Giant Eagle Supermarket is just 5 miles from Forward Township, but there are also plenty of local grocers nearby, like Cox Market, 1.4 miles away in Monongahela. Triple B Farms is at the heart of the township. “You can buy fresh produce here,” Rollison says. “The owner’s mother-in-law makes phenomenal homemade pies.” Rollison also explains that the family owns cows and offers fresh beef.
People come from all over the area to support the farmers of Forward Township.
Rosie's Anchor Bar & Grille is a great place to grab a drink near Forward Township.
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Students can join interesting clubs at Elizabeth Forward Middle
Forward Township students can attend William Penn Elementary School. They then progress to Elizabeth Forward Middle School, which features clubs for various interests, like art, photography and STEM. Elizabeth Forward High School offers sports ranging from football, basketball and soccer to skiing and snowboarding. Niche awards all three schools a B-plus ranking and scores the high school teachers as the 51st-best in the state.
William Penn Elementary School is in the heart of Forward Township.
Elizabeth Forward High School prepares students of Forward Township for the real world.
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Take the bridge over the river to New Eagle
Residents in Forward Township will likely have to drive, with the winding roads lacking sidewalks for pedestrians or public transportation. Boatowners can navigate to towns like Monongahela and New Eagle along the river via boat, but the Monongahela River Bridge also connects those traveling on land. Pittsburgh is the nearest city, about 22 miles away, with Pittsburgh International Airport 42 miles from Forward. When traveling north to the city, residents aren’t far from major roads. “You’re close to 51, you’re close to 70, close to 43,” Rollison says. “But you still get the privacy.” Also across the river is Penn Highlands Mon Valley, the nearest hospital, about 4.5 miles away.
Forward Township residents cross the Mononghela City Bridge to access near by food and retail.
Residents of Forward Township visit Chess Park for the Monongahela Farmers Market each week.
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WitchFest and fields of sunflowers around Forward Township
Throughout the summer, people can boat up to Monongahela Aquatorium for live concerts. Around Halloween, the venue also hosts the annual WitchFest, where people dress up like witches and vendors sell unique tarot, jewelry, crystals and herbs. Schiwirian Sunflower Farm plants a sea of sunflowers right in the middle of the township. “When everything’s in bloom, he’ll have all these food trucks come in and invite everyone to come pick the flowers,” Rollison says. In the fall, the farm turns the extra flowers and seeds into sunflower oil and sells it.
The river levels get low during the dry season in Forward Township.
Forward Township is located in the rolling hills of south west PA.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,899
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,684
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,941
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.8%
College Graduates
18.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4%
% Population in Labor Force
51.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
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