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Fairfield Township: secluded yet convenient
Four lanes of interstate are all that separate the borough of Montoursville from Fairfield Township, but the difference between the North Central Pennsylvania communities is noticeable. Montoursville is a compact collection of city blocks inhabited by 4,750 people, filled with shopping centers and rows of houses. But less than a mile north of Montoursville’s Walmart, the scenery morphs to winding highways lined with farmland, and the few businesses around include a taxidermist and fruit stand. Fairfield Township covers 12 square miles of farms and timberland, but it neighbors Montoursville and Muncy, two of Lycoming County’s main commercial areas. This location puts even the most secluded of its 2,800 residents within 5 miles of big-box stores and restaurants.
North of I-180, houses in Fairfield are more scattered and offer an acre or more of land.
Fairfield Township covers 12 square miles of farms and timberland.
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Distinct lifestyles on either side of I-180
Interstate 180 divides the real estate market into two segments. South of the highway, split-levels, ranches and new traditional homes are likely to be in subdivisions, sitting on lots no bigger than a half-acre. Prices mainly vary from $150,000 to $350,000, though houses built since the ‘90s cost between $400,000 and $500,000. On the other side of the interstate, the home styles are similar, but houses are more scattered. These properties often come with an acre or more of land, resulting in prices that sometimes climb past $450,000. The CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, the lowest possible on the scale and lower than the national average of 4.
Houses in Fairfield built since the ‘90s cost between $400,000 and $500,000.
Colonial Revival homes are a popular choice in the township of Fairfield.
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Softball fields and festivities at Indian Park
A handful of green spaces are concentrated in Montoursville, and one of the largest is Indian Park. A creek flows through the park from the west side, where people play at the playground and horseshoe pits, to the east end, where a hiking trail and ice-skating pond are set in the woods. In the middle is a trio of fields that host Montoursville Little League softball games. In September, the Kiwanis Club of Montoursville puts on a free fall festival, bringing axe-throwing, live music and a magic show to Indian Park. When it’s too cold for the park, people can head to The District movie theater near Lycoming Crossing.
Indian Park has a disc golf course popular with residents of Fairfield.
Indian Park is the biggest park located in the town of Montoursville.
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Engineering encouraged at Lyter Elementary School
Public schools are concentrated about a mile west of Fairfield in Montoursville. Kindergartners through fourth graders at Lyter Elementary School tinker with circuits, program robots and build cardboard engineering projects at the campus Innovation Lab. Between fifth and eighth grade, students can go to C.E. McCall Middle School; both the middle and elementary schools get Niche grades of B-plus. Montoursville Area High School receives a B.
Lyter Elementary School serves 400 students in grades K-4.
C.E. McCall Middle School
is a Public School in Montoursville, PA.
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Momentum Church of the Nazarene revamps softball field
One of the first buildings constructed in Fairfield was a church shared by the community’s Lutherans and Presbyterians. Nearly 200 years later, churches remain a prominent part of the township, with more than five churches in or just outside Fairfield. Momentum Church of the Nazarene has partnered with Montoursville Little League girls softball to turn the dirt diamond on its property into a proper field with dugouts, fences and a scoreboard. The project is still in the fundraising phase, with no timeline for the renovations.
Churches are a prominent part of Fairfield, with 5 being in or just outside of the township.
Momentum Church is one of the several houses of faith in Fairfield.
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Using I-180, River Valley Transit to get around
Residents depend on cars to get around, but Interstate 180 in Fairfield makes it quick to cruise across the metro area and drive directly to Montoursville and Williamsport. River Valley Transit Authority runs a bus route along Lycoming Mall Drive, providing transport between Montoursville and the shops at Lycoming Crossing. Five miles west of Fairfield, planes at Williamsport Regional Airport in Montoursville fly directly to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Retail, restaurants in Montoursville, Muncy
Residents head outside Fairfield to shop or eat out, but where they go depends on the side of the township where they live. From the west end, it’s closer to reach the borough of Montoursville. More than a dozen restaurants and boutique shops line Broad Street, where Johnson’s Cafe has been family-run since 1963 and audiophiles sort through the $1 vinyl albums at Sonic Ascension Records. The east side of Fairfield is closer to Lycoming Crossing in Muncy. The shopping center has big-box stores and retail chains such as Target, Sam’s Club and Tractor Supply Co. This area is where Geisinger Medical Center Muncy provides emergency care and other medical services. There is a UPMC Outpatient Center in Montoursville, but it’s limited to primary care and lab services.
Diners of Fairfield go to Johnson's Cafe for offering comfort eats in a casual setting.
Fairfield residents are close to Muncy and its scene of eclectic restaurants like Basil.
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Parks in this Area
Indian Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Fairfield
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
Fairfield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fairfield, Fairfield Township sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairfield, Fairfield Township over the last 12 months is $338,750, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Enjoy a peaceful and tranquil setting on 27 acres in Montoursville. This home was created with multi-family living in mind off of the footprint of the original farmhouse that was sited on the property. Enter your private lock-off upper level suite from the great room of the home that is includes a beautiful kitchen, living and dining areas and a nook for a home office. The primary bedroom suite
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,785
Median Age
47
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,097
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,391
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.4%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30%
Advanced Degrees
10%
% Population in Labor Force
70%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
14/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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