Loyalsock Township has suburbs and farmland outside of Williamsport
Loyalsock comes from the Native American phrase “Lawi-Saquick,” which roughly translates to “middle creek.” Loyalsock Township lives up to this name as it sits between the winding waters of Lycoming and Loyalsock Creeks, just north of the city of Williamsport. It has a unique mix of suburban and rural landscapes, with established neighborhoods along its southern edge and rolling farmland in its northern half. The town is home to over 11,000 people and is also known for the highly rated Loyalsock Township School District, which Niche ranks as the best school district in Lycoming County.
In the northern part of Loyalsock Township, homes embrace more of a countryside setting and have up to several acres of land.
Trees shade the streets of the Kenmar neighborhood in Loyalsock Township and make it great for walking.
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A blend of suburban neighborhoods, rural living and new construction
Loyalsock Township has a mix of suburban and rural areas. Most residents live in the township’s southern half, where the neighborhoods of Faxon and Kenmar feature tidy rows of ranch-style, split-level, Colonial Revival, and Cape Cod-style homes. These properties typically have quarter-acre lots and sell for $150,000 to $375,000. There are also a handful of townhouse developments in Faxon and Kenmar, and prices for townhouses range from $200,000 to $350,000. Faxon’s overall CAP Index Crime Score is on par with the national average, while Kenmar’s overall score of 3 out of 10 is slightly lower than the national average of 4.
Further from Williamsport, homes embrace more of a countryside setting and have up to several acres of land. This includes traditional farmhouses, sprawling ranch-style homes and custom-built properties with a variety of architectural styles. Prices for these rustic estates range from around $350,000 to $900,000. Homebuyers will find new construction communities along Warrensville Road, and New Traditional homes sell for $425,000 to $650,000. Properties in Loyalsock Township sell after an average of just under a month on the market, less than the national average. Outside of Faxon and Kenmar, Loyalsock Township’s overall CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, lower than the national average.
Newer subdivisions can be found in the rolling hills of the northern part of Loyalsock Township.
Cape Cod style homes are a popular option in the Loyalsock Township community.
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Living in the highly rated Loyalsock Township School District
The Loyalsock Township School District earns an overall grade of A-minus from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. It consists of Donald E. Schick Elementary School, Loyalsock Township Middle School and Loyalsock Township High School. The elementary and high school both receive a B-plus from Niche, while the middle school scores an A-minus. Nearby private school options include St. John Neumann Regional Academy, a Catholic institution serving prekindergarten through 12th grade. Higher education revolves around Lycoming College and the Pennsylvania College of Technology, less than 5 miles from Loyalsock Township.
Loyalsock Township Senior High School has scored an overall B+ rating from Niche.
Teachers at Loyalsock Township Middle School have been rated an A from Niche.
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Recreation includes parks, bikeways and fly-fishing in nearby creeks
Loyalsock Township has several green spaces, including James E. Short Park. It features a playground, pickleball courts, soccer pitches and lighted ballfields home to the Loyalsock Township Little League. Along the park’s southern edge is the Loyalsock Community Pool, which offers seasonal, monthly and daily memberships for residents looking to cool off. The Free at Last Dog Park has separate fenced-in areas for large and small dogs to play off-leash, and there are smaller neighborhood green spaces in Kenmar and Faxon.
Both the Lycoming Creek Bikeway and the Susquehanna Bikeway pass through Loyalsock Township. The latter runs connects with the Susquehanna River Walk & Timber Trail near downtown Williamsport, and for those looking to get out on the river, the Greevy Boat Ramp is a popular spot to launch kayaks and canoes. Fishermen flock to Lycoming and Loyalsock Creeks, fly-fishing spots stocked with trout by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Residents can access both creeks in the surrounding State Game Lands, destinations for hunters and outdoorsmen. Golfers can play a round at the Williamsport Country Club, a private 18-hole course next to Kenmar.
Short Park is the area's most popular place for people to get together for pickleball.
The Susquehanna Bikeway offers just over 3 miles of pathway connecting the communities of Williamsport and Loyalsock Township.
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Shopping and dining on the Golden Strip, near Downtown Williamsport
Shopping centers, chain restaurants and local eateries line Loyalsock Township’s segment of East 3rd Street, which passes through the town’s southern half and is known as the Golden Strip. People from across town can head to the Loyal Plaza to run errands at Giant, Rite Aid and Hobby Lobby. The dining scene ranges from fast-casual chains like Olive Garden and Texas Roadhouse to family owned favorites such as Dolly’s Diner and Mr. Sticky’s, a local institution serving homemade sticky buns with cream cheese and peanut butter icing.
Downtown Williamsport has more shops and restaurants, including a growing craft beer scene anchored by Bullfrog Brewery. The patio at Brickyard Restaurant & Ale House is a popular spot in the summer, featuring live music and classic pub grub. For downtown entertainment, the Community Arts Center hosts local groups such as the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra.
Loyalsock Township shoppers can grab all of their grocery needs at the Giant Supermarket.
Bullfrog Brewery, opened in 1996, was the first brewery in Downtown Williamsport and is a popular spot for Loyalsock Township residents.
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Events include a farmers market and an annual holiday celebration
Don Waltman’s Market House Meats & Deli hosts the seasonal Loyalsock Outdoor Market in its parking lot near the Golden Strip. The market invites residents to shop local each summer, with vendors selling everything from fresh produce to artisanal goods. The community also gets together for festivities like the Annual Sally Short's Holiday in the Park event, a winter celebration that includes a tree lighting, wagon rides and an appearance from Santa Claus.
The riders in the 9/11 Memorial Ride ride over 40 miles through Lycoming County.
Don Waltman’s Market House Meats & Deli hosts the seasonal Loyalsock Outdoor Market in its parking lot near the Golden Strip.
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Loyalsock Township is within driving distance of major East Coast cities
While Faxon and Kenmar have walkable, sidewalk-lined streets, winding two-lane roads are the norm in the rest of Loyalsock Township. People typically rely on their cars to get around town and access the rest of the Williamsport area. Interstate 180 runs along the town’s southern edge, and residents are within 200 miles of bigger cities like Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore and New York City. River Valley Transit Authority buses run between Faxon, Kenmar and downtown Williamsport. For flights, Williamsburg Regional Airport is about 4 miles from Loyalsock Township and offers direct flights to Washington Dulles International Airport, where travelers can catch connections to destinations around the globe. UPMC Williamsport is the closest hospital and has a 24/7 emergency room.
Commuters of Loyalsock Township can catch one of the River Valley Transit Authority buses that go to and from Williamsport.
UPMC Williamsport is the closet hospital to Loyalsock Township and has a 24/7 emergency room.
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