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Wharton Township

Wharton Township

$265,197 Average Value
$247 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Escaping from city life in Wharton Township

Deep in Western Pennsylvania's thick, hilly forests, the Wharton Township is a picturesque escape from the hubbub of the city. Established in 1783 and containing the grounds of the Revolutionary War battlefield Fort Necessity, Wharton is an attractive community for history buffs and adventurers alike.

Older farmhouses and a few newer builds

Wharton Township contains an array of older ranch homes and farmhouses, though newer builds with traditional architecture are also scattered across the township. A smaller, older home can range between $100,000 and $200,000 while larger homes with upwards of four bedrooms can price from $300,000 to north of $400,000. Being in a rural area, some homes can take between one to two months to sell.

Attending class in the Uniontown Area School District

Students in the community are served by the Uniontown Area School District. Children may go to Wharton School off Elliotsville Road, which earns an overall grade of B-minus from Niche, before moving on to A.J. McMullen Middle School, earning an overall Niche grade of C. Teenagers often need to travel 14 miles north to attend Uniontown Area Senior High School. With an overall Niche grade of B-minus, the high school offers a competitive athletics program and a plethora of extracurricular clubs and organizations from yearbook to FBLA.

Driving to the Shop 'n Save in Uniontown

Residents typically plan their trips to the grocery store. Uniontown's Shop 'n Save, the nearest supermarket in the area with fresh meats and produce, is a 15-mile drive from the heart of Wharton Township. Uniontown Mall, stationed 17 miles to the northwest, is a hot spot for general shopping. With boutiques and a movie theater, the mall is a common gathering place on weekends for township residents.

Locals don't need to travel nearly as far to find good wine. Christian W. Klay Winery, stationed at the township's northside off Fayette Springs Road, is an award-winning location for fine wines and hosts an annual harvest party and chili festival that features live entertainment and food trucks. The winery also offers private events from wedding ceremonies to graduation parties. For a bite to eat, you can also stop by Braddock's Restaurant and Tavern, where Jobes recommends having its Sunday brunch.

Hiking through Quebec Run Wild Area

Lovers of the great outdoors will be on cloud nine in Wharton Township. Surrounded by campgrounds and hiking trails, residents have a smorgasbord of options to immerse themselves in Mother Nature. Quebec Run Wild Area is among the most visited hiking spots. The 7,441-acre section of Forbes State Forest features six interconnected trails through the dense, stream-laden forests of southwestern Pennsylvania.

Nearby Laurel Caverns and Lady Luck Casino

Just west of Wharton Township, you can also visit Laurel Caverns. Measuring over 16,000 feet in length, it is the largest cave in Pennsylvania and sits at a constant temperature of 52 degrees Fahrenheit, making it an excellent escape from the heat during the state's humid summers. If you're feeling lucky, spend an evening at Lady Luck Casino off National Pike and try your hand at blackjack or order the homestyle cooking from The Lone Wolf.

Travel into Pittsburg via the Mon-Fayette Expressway

Wharton Township residents experience little to no traffic in their wooded community, though if locals need to get to the city, Pittsburgh is a 70-mile drive north on the Mon-Fayette Expressway.

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Transit

Airport

Arnold Palmer Regional

74 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Wharton Township US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Wharton Township Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$325,870
Median Sale Price
$274,495
Median Single Family Sale Price
$336,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-49%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$247

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
762
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1960
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,503
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,072
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,560

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
3,252
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.2%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$71,774
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,537

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.8%
College Graduates
23.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
78°F
Annual Snowfall
114''

Area Factors

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Walk Score®

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