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About North Huntingdon, PA

About North Huntingdon, PA

Great schools, large lots, and small-town vibes — the North Huntingdon township is a safe and quiet community tucked into the hills of Westmoreland County, about 20 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.

Commercial corridor Route 30, also known as the Lincoln Highway, bisects the community, providing easy access to shopping plazas with convenient retailers, fast food chains and restaurants. It connects to Interstate 375 as well, which is the main way folks get to Pittsburgh. Folks can also utilize the Westmoreland Transit bus stops on this thoroughfare and the park-and-ride lot on the corner of Route 30 and Carpenter Lane.

As for local flavor, Rodney’s is always jumping during dinner time. Since 1995, this Italian-American family restaurant has become a community staple, offering all the quality and care of upscale dining in a laid-back, welcoming environment. Whether it’s a family dinner or a date night, be sure to bring your appetite because the portions here are no joke.

Now for the residential side of things. The streets of North Huntingdon are lined by mature flora, including gorgeous oak and maple trees. Though this township lies in the heart of suburbia, pockets of woods dapple the map, giving a rustic feel to many properties and green spaces. While you can find homes in North Huntingdon that date back as early as the 1830s, most homes here are midcentury charmers, early 2000s stunners or new construction properties. Yet despite all the varying architectural generations, the township maintains a relatively cohesive aesthetic. Colonial Revivals and brick ranch-style homes are the leading designs, along with many split-level and raised ranch-style properties, thanks to all the hills in the landscape. These houses typically sit on at least a quarter- or half-acre lot, but full-acre and some multi-acre lots are also in the community. Listing prices range from $116,000 to $780,000, and the $277,327 could land you a three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence.

Residents of North Huntingdon can easily escape into nature thanks to the parks strewn about the area, two of which feature great fishing spots for any local anglers. First up is Indian Lake Park, a dog-friendly spot with a nice loop around its fishing lake and a little trail through the woodlands behind it. As its name would indicate, Braddocks Trail Park is a woodsy green space crisscrossed by winding nature trails.

Local students are served by the Norwin School District, known for its highly rated and reviewed schools. There are four elementary schools students can be zoned for in North Huntingdon, each boasting A-minus ratings on Niche. Stewartsville Elementary has the largest zone, covering the community’s entire west and north side. For Grades 5 through 6, students can go to Hillcrest Intermediate before attending Norwin Middle, both schools rated with B-minuses on Niche. Norwin High is the last stop on this K-12 journey, rated with a B-plus on Niche and home to a plethora of activities, athletics and programs for students to enrich their school days with. The College in High School program is a popular option where students can earn college credits and take college-level courses alongside their regular curriculum by paying minimum tuition for these classes. This program is sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh, Seton Hill University, Robert Morris University, Rochester Institute of Technology and Westmoreland County Community College.

Not too far from Pittsburgh but away from the noise, North Huntingdon offers all the perks of suburbia in a small-town setting.

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North Huntingdon Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$635,000
Median Sale Price
$444,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$599,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-25%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$228

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
290
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
2016
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,724
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,810

Average Home Value





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Top Schools in North Huntingdon, PA

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Best Public Elementary Schools

Sunrise Estates Elementary School
#1 Sunrise Estates Elementary School
A
Niche
8
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Hahntown Elementary
#2 Hahntown Elementary
A-
Niche
8
GreatSchools
Sheridan Terrace Elementary
#3 Sheridan Terrace Elementary
A-
Niche
8
GreatSchools
Sunset Valley El School
#4 Sunset Valley El School
A-
Niche
7
GreatSchools
Stanwood Elementary School
#5 Stanwood Elementary School
B
Niche
7
GreatSchools
Stewartsville Elementary School
#6 Stewartsville Elementary School
B+
Niche
6
GreatSchools
HW Good Elementary School
#7 HW Good Elementary School
B
Niche
6
GreatSchools
West Hempfield Elementary School
#8 West Hempfield Elementary School
B
Niche
6
GreatSchools
Yough Intermediate Middle School
#9 Yough Intermediate Middle School
B-
Niche
5
GreatSchools

Best Public Middle Schools

Hillcrest Intermediate School
#1 Hillcrest Intermediate School
A-
Niche
7
GreatSchools
Norwin Middle School
#2 Norwin Middle School
A-
Niche
7
GreatSchools
West Hempfield Middle School
#3 West Hempfield Middle School
B
Niche
5
GreatSchools
Yough Intermediate Middle School
#4 Yough Intermediate Middle School
B-
Niche
5
GreatSchools

Best Public High Schools

Penn Trafford High School
#1 Penn Trafford High School
A-
Niche
9
GreatSchools
Norwin Senior High School
#2 Norwin Senior High School
B+
Niche
8
GreatSchools
Hempfield Area Senior High School
#3 Hempfield Area Senior High School
B
Niche
7
GreatSchools
Elizabeth Forward Senior High School
#4 Elizabeth Forward Senior High School
B+
Niche
5
GreatSchools
Yough Senior High School
#5 Yough Senior High School
B-
Niche
5
GreatSchools
Mckeesport Area Senior High School
#6 Mckeesport Area Senior High School
C+
Niche
3
GreatSchools

Best Private School

Queen of Angels Catholic School
#1 Queen of Angels Catholic School

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