Halfmoon Township is a rural community with single-family homes on large lots in the Appalachian Mountains area of Halfmoon Valley. Unlike neighboring towns with iron and limestone mining industries, Halfmoon has long been a major exporter of agricultural goods. Comprised of farmland and clusters of houses, the town exudes small-town charm just 10 miles from the State College metro area. “It falls in line with other townships in the area, but it’s definitely more suburban,” says Samantha Hassinger, a Realtor with RE/MAX Centre Realty, who’s been selling area homes for two years.
Between housing developments in Halfmoon you'll find many small farms.
Many students find themselves heading to Halfmoon from State College for farm markets.
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Split-level homes starting in the $350,000s
Homebuyers can find split-level homes from the late 1900s and contemporary-style houses from the 2000s. Homes are clustered in suburban subdivisions with lot sizes averaging about an acre and extending up to 15 acres. Houses feature long driveways and usually come with attached garages. Properties here tend to stay on the market for about three weeks and range from $350,000 to $650,000. The CAP Index gives Halfmoon Township a crime score of 1 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.
Older split level homes are most commonly found near Stormsburg in Halfmoon.
Wide streets lined with trees make up many of the housing developments in Halfmoon.
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CTE programs at State College Area High
Students may start at Gray’s Woods Elementary, which receives an A from Niche, before going to Park Forest Middle, which also gets an A. State College Area High earns an A-plus and offers a dozen in-house career and technical education programs. Pennsylvania State University is also less than 10 miles east of the township.
Park Forest Middle School teaches 815 students.
State College Area High School teaches 2,410 students in State College, PA.
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Youth sports leagues at Autumn Meadow Park
Halfmoon Park is in the center of town with a playground and sports facilities. Autumn Meadow Park, which underwent a nearly $1 million redevelopment project back in 2019, hosts youth football games. State game lands surround the township and offer opportunities for hunting, hiking and horseback riding. Skytop Mountain Golf Club is also just 3 miles north with an 18-hole course.
The walking path is half a mile long to enjoy at Autumn Meadow Park.
Halfmoon's Skytop Mountain Golf Club is a public course with beautiful landscaping and views.
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Less than 10 miles from State College
Halfmoon Township is car dependent. Halfmoon Valley Road is the main route in and out of town, quickly connecting residents to State College. “Depending on your location in the township, State College might be just 15 or 20 minutes away,” says Hassinger. The Mount Nittany Medical Center is the closest hospital, which is located 10 miles east. The closest airport is State College Regional, also just 10 miles east.
Halfmoon is not far from I-99, with easy access to State College and I-80 for longer trips.
Halfmoon Valley Road connects Halfmoon to surrounding areas like State College.
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Fresh produce from Way Fruit Farm
Way Fruit Farm is a family-operated farmers market with fresh produce, a bakery, deli and local handcrafted home décor. Original Brothers Pizza has been serving pies in the area since 1991. There’s also a shopping center with Wegmans and Walmart 7 miles east in State College.
Many Halfmoon residents grab their groceries from the Wegman's just outside of the neighborhood.
Way Fruit Farm has a bakery cafe with tons of baked goods and lunch options.
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Events at Way Fruit Farm
Art in the Orchard is held at Way Fruit Farm in July with dozens of local vendors, live music and family activities. The farm also hosts Harvest Weekend in October with a pumpkin patch and apple picking, wagon rides and a craft market.
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