Hempfield

Hempfield Township is the oldest local municipality in western Pennsylvania. With early 18th-century beginnings, this rural locality became known for its stills and distilleries where local farmers produced grains. Nowadays, busy town centers cluster around the major highway intersections, giving residents a chance to enjoy the area’s evolving culture and growing amenities. "It's a good town to raise a family in," says Debbie Macurak, Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway<br><br>There’s a wide spectrum of home styles, sizes and landscapes to choose from in this sprawling township. Buyers can pick out a manufactured home for $50,000 to $100,000 here, increasing with the size and level of updates. Simple midcentury ranch designs and split levels go for closer to $200,000 to $300,000. Condo units are available in growing Greensburg for those seeking maintenance-free living, priced around $250,000. Buyers will also find brand new builds cropping up throughout town, inching over $400,000. Historical homes scatter across the sprawling township in varying states of upkeep. Many buyers look to this area to reinvest in these character-rich residences. "Certain areas move more quickly than others - the rural properties tend to sit longer," Macurak says. Most Hempfield listings find new owners within a few weeks on the market. <br><br>The top-rated local school district is a primary draw for many Hempfield Township buyers. There are 11 campuses located throughout the area, ensuring doable daily drop-offs and pickups. Many Hempfield kids start at Maxwell Elementary and Harold Middle before continuing to Hemfield Area Senior High to finish their studies. Each public school has an overall score of B or higher on Niche. There are also several private and faith-based education options in town for those interested in exploring alternative schooling opportunities. <br><br>Parks and playgrounds accompany most of Hempfield Township’s residential developments - walkable amenities for many residents. Lynch Field is among the most popular, where residents bring the kids for ice hockey games and leash up the dogs to walk the woodsy trails. There’s a gym onsite where locals gather for group classes and workouts. Residents here also like to ride the Five Star Trail, a creekside biking route that starts in Youngwood and funnels into downtown Greensburg. The colleges nearby also have outdoor facilities that play host to youth sports. The township gathers at Robertshaw Amphitheater for live music performances during the popular SummerSounds concert series on mild Friday evenings. The Westmoreland Fairgrounds are a few miles away, filled with flashy rides, food and farm animals during the summer. The venue also hosts a holiday light show featuring towering apparatus’ crafted by the local welding society. <br><br>Hempfield Township locals can head to the closest town center for grocery shopping and other weekly errands. Greensburg is the largest, lodging a Giant Eagle Supermarket and the Westmoreland Mall, chock-full of clothing retailers. DeLallo Italian Marketplace is a staple stop for anyone passing through town, famed for its prepared meals and imported foods. Downtown Greensburg’s growing selection of local restaurants draws residents from across the region. The White Rabbit Café is a morning go-to for many, and Sittay’s Mediterranean Kitchen is a big hit with locals looking for a casual lunch and dinner spot. <br><br>Downtown Greensburg is bookended by a medical park and a business district, allowing lots of Hempfield Township locals to stay in town for a day at the office. Central Pittsburgh is a 30-mile trip away for city commuters, which typically amounts to 45 minutes in the car. Hempfield residents have access to Interstate 76 and several other intersecting highways for straightforward commutes across the region. City buses have stops lining the main roads for locals who prefer a car-free commute. The Greensburg Amtrak is in downtown Greensburg, a convenient option for long-distance travel. The Arnold Palmer Regional Airport is also a 15-mile ride east. Diverse housing options and a growing community await in Hempfield Township.