Haycock Township offers quiet living and diverse outdoor recreation
Established in 1763, Haycock Township is a small, rural community set in southeast Pennsylvania that's home to about 2,200 residents. The area comprises renovated vintage homes sitting on plenty of acreage, shielded by dense Pennsylvania woodland. While the township doesn't have sprawling shopping centers or a bustling downtown scene, it's abundant in outdoor recreation, home to Nockamixon State Park, Lake Towhee and over 2,000 acres of designated game lands. It's approximately 50 miles north of Pennsylvania, allowing residents to reach the city within about an hour, and just 9 miles from historic Quakertown.
Explore scenic beauty at Lake Nockamixon, near Haycock Township.
Haycock Township boasts wide-open farmland and a serene rural setting.
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Renovated classic homes line winding rural roads
Except for the occasional custom contemporary home, Haycock Township is not a place of new construction and neatly paved subdivisions. Instead, homes dot the winding roads that weave throughout the community, with thickets of forest and sprawling fields filling the scenery. The township's rural composition lends itself to privacy and, typically, generous acreage. The oldest renovated properties in the area, usually farmhouses and colonial styles, were built as early as the mid-to-late 19th century. Otherwise, midcentury ranch-style homes and Cape Cods are common. Most homes sell between $425,000 and $640,000, with the occasional outlier. The township's CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, well below the national average of 4.
Spacious driveways are a hallmark of homes in Haycock Township.
Colonial-style homes add timeless character to Haycock Township streets.
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Local parks and lakes support fishing, hiking and kayaking
The main outdoor attraction in Haycock Township, Nockamixon State Park, covers nearly 5,300 acres and is anchored by Lake Nockamixon. The calm waters are frequented by local anglers and boaters, and several miles of hiking trails wind their way through the park, convenient for jogging and biking. The township's other main body of water, Lake Towhee, is situated at the heart of the community. While much smaller, it's accompanied by Lake Towhee Park, which provides a playground, picnic areas and a small launch for kayaks. Overall, the township encompasses approximately 2,000 acres of State Game Land, managed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission, making hunting a popular pastime.
Strolls along Lake Nockamixon’s pathways are a favorite past time for Haycock Township locals.
Enjoy family-friendly fun at Lake Towhee Park near Haycock Township.
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Public schooling in nearby Quakertown
The Quakertown Community School District serves the township, and Pennsylvania allows school choice within a district during an open enrollment period. Most kids living in the area are zoned to Neidig Elementary School, which gets a C-plus from Niche. All students in the district attend the B-plus-rated Sixth Grade Center before moving on to the B-minus-rated Strayer Middle. Quakertown Community Senior High, which receives a B-plus, offers the QCHS Pathway Program, which provides career exploration. Local businesses and government departments partner with the school to offer internships and learning opportunities.
Neidig Elementary offers a 16:1 student-teacher ratio near Haycock Township.
Strayer Middle School proudly serves Haycock Township students.
Quakertown Community Senior High School has an A rating on Niche.com near Haycock Township.
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Plenty of independent businesses with proximity to big retail stores
Haycock Township's rural nature doesn't lend itself to sprawling shopping centers, but rather it's about the local essentials, from small gas stations to bait and tackle shops and family-owned restaurants. Beckers Corner, running out of a repurposed historic schoolhouse, has been serving traditional American fare and beer to the community for years. Nearby Ottsville has a couple of stores, including CVS and a Kimberton Whole Foods grocery store. Quakertown, about 9 miles away, offers big-box stores and national retailers.
Shop the freshest organic produce at Kimberton Whole Foods in Tinicum near Haycock Township.
Beckers Corner, a former schoolhouse, is a favorite local spot for Haycock Township residents.
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Health care and travel options available via major roads
Pennsylvania Route 563 is the only highway that directly runs through the township, connecting to other state highways that eventually intersect with thoroughfares such as Interstate 78 and 476. The closest general hospital, St Luke's Quakertown Campus, is roughly 9 miles away, about a 15-minute drive. While there are some small regional airports in the area, most will drive the 20 miles to Lehigh Valley International Airport, which services several major commercial airlines.
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