Fairview is a mountainside small town
Fairview is a hilly township with miles of expansive parklands in Pennsylvania’s picturesque Poconos Mountains. Its location south of Wilkes-Barre and Scranton makes it a convenient landing spot for commuters, and it has close proximity to major highways like Interstate 80 and Interstate 81. Fairview hosts the subdivision of Mountain Top and a modest selection of local restaurants for residents to explore. “It’s a great natural setting; we’re connected to a lot of tracts of state game lands,” says Antonio DeRosa, a Mountain Top resident and associate broker with Lewith and Freeman Real Estate. “There are a couple of beautiful natural lakes, but also the school district is one of the best in the area, which really attracts people.”
Expansive parklands in the Poconos
The Delaware & Lehigh Trail stretches over 140 miles from Fairview to Philadelphia. Folks can take the Black Diamond Trailhead for hikes, bike rides or birdwatching. Bright orange clothing is recommended, as parts of the trail cut through state game lands used for hunting. Just south of town is Nescopeck State Park, a massive green space spanning over 3,500 acres, with hiking trails along Nescopeck Mountain, and Lake Frances for trout fishing. To the east is State Game Lands Number 119, a preserve just under 8,000 acres, popular for hiking or hunting rabbits, turkeys and squirrels. “We’ve got a lot of different festivals for different things,” says DeRosa. “There’s a 4th of July Parade and a fireworks show that’s huge in town.” The Mountain Top on the Move July 4th Parade is the town’s family-friendly Independence Day celebration.
Groceries and restaurants line South Mountain Boulevard
South Mountain Boulevard is the town’s main business corridor. Residents can head to Weis Markets or Carone’s Market for groceries. Local favorites include ButcherBobs BBQ, serving Texas-style ribs and beef brisket. There’s also III Guys Restaurant & Sports Bar, a neighborhood hangout offering draft beers and nightly dinner specials, with weekly events like trivia nights.
Suburban single-family homes in communities like Mountain Top
Fairview’s single-family homes run from $250,000 to $600,000, varying by square footage and lot size. Ramblers, colonials and Craftsman-style homes sit on tree-dotted lots along sloping mountain streets. Several modest land lots are also on the market for buyers seeking to build their own homes.
Nearby options in Crestwood School District
Crestwood School District serves Fairview for education. Students can attend Fairview Elementary, with a B-rating from Niche, while Crestwood Secondary Campus teaches grades seven through 12 and gets a B-minus rating. Crestwood Secondary Campus students can get involved with the National Honor Society to bolster their GPAs and resumes or find opportunities for community service projects.
Close to Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, and Interstates 80 and 81
“Some people work from home, but we get a lot of people in the medical field because we're located in a good radius from two major hospitals,” says DeRosa. “We’re very well connected to the highway system, so New York and New Jersey people are here.” The Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Mountain Top Campus is less than three miles south of Fairview, while Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre is six miles north. Commuters can reach Wilkes-Barre after a seven-mile drive north, while Scranton is 25 miles northeast along I-81. Day trippers can reach Newark and New York City in less than three hours along I-80. The Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is 17 miles away and offers domestic flights.
Written By
Maxwell Olarinde
