Tranquility and farmland in Huntington
Huntington Township in western Luzerne County offers a rural lifestyle complete with peace, quiet and some acreage. Country roads cut through open fields with largely no traffic. This sparsely populated area is about 6 miles west of Shickshinny and about 15 miles north of Berwick, a larger borough on the Susquehanna River. While most errands require driving outside of the township, Huntington offers a farm-to-table lifestyle: residents can get their Christmas trees and produce from local farms down the road.
Huntington’s country homes and acreage
Early 20th-century farmhouses and Cape Cods sit on spacious lots with enough room for a hobby farm or large garden. There’s a good chance these country homes have access to well water and views of forested hills in the distance. Homes around 1,000 square feet range from about $150,000 to $200,000, while homes about 2,000 square feet with about 20 acres typically range from $440,000 to $500,000. Land parcels between approximately 6 and 22 acres range from about $60,000 to $190,000.
Students are zoned for the Northwest Area School District
The Northwest Area School District, rated C-plus on Niche, serves the area. Students through second grade may begin at Northwest Area Primary School within the township. Northwest Area Intermediate School serves grades three through six. On the edge of Huntington, Northwest Area Middle/High School offers dual enrollment: qualifying seniors may take up to two college classes per semester at a discounted rate. All schools are rated C-plus.
Farm-to-table meals and late-night bites in Huntington
Shopping and dining options are limited in Huntington. Old Tioga Farm offers multi-course, farm-to-table dining on Fridays and Saturdays. A husband-and-wife team owns and operates this farm and restaurant; they also teach small cooking classes and provide produce to locals who join in their CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Across the street from Old Tioga Farm, Deer Oak Restaurant and Lounge stays open until midnight or later; here, residents can play a game of pool or catch up over chicken wings at the bar. Other than farm stands and a small grocery market, Huntington does not offer a wide range of retail. Shoppers can drive about 15 miles south into Berwick to go to Weis Markets, CVS Pharmacy and to run other errands.
Outdoor recreation surrounding Huntington
Although Huntington doesn’t contain any designated park land, residents don’t have to go far to feel immersed in nature. The township is surrounded by tree-filled camping grounds and hunting areas. A short drive away, hikers can trek up to the waterfall at Little Shickshinny Falls. Kids can play Little League games at McKendree Field.
Driving in and out of Huntington
This rural area’s lack of public transportation makes Huntington a car-dependent community. State Route 239 runs through the township, taking drivers to U.S. Route 11, which parallels the Susquehanna River and connects to Interstates 80 and 81. Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is about 40 miles northeast and Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital is about 20 miles southwest.
