Penn, located in the foothills of Pennsylvania's Endless Mountains, is a township 25 miles east of Williamsport. A drive down Penn's winding country roads offers views of rolling green hills, trees and pastures – a classic landscape in rural northeastern Pennsylvania. Development is minimal here; weekends can look like venturing out to nearby state game lands spanning thousands of acres or grabbing a drink at the local bar, Tivoli Tavern. "There's not much of anything in Penn other than the township building and some houses spread out," says Bill Dorman, manager and lifelong resident of Penn's neighboring borough, Picture Rocks. "It's mostly farmers living there."
Ranch homes are available on large plots surrounded by trees and hills.
Penn locals can grab a drink at Trivoli Tavern year round.
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Country living in the hills and overlooking Beaver Lake
Homes in Penn usually sit on either acres of farmland or woods. Styles include farmhouses, ranches and cabins priced between $100,000 and $200,000. Undeveloped land in Penn has also sold for between about $6,000 and $20,000 per acre. The one subdivision in Penn is Beaver Lake Forest around Myers Road. These houses around the lake are valued between $200,000 and $400,000. "There's no city water or septic in most of the township. Penn has some, but not much," Dorman says. So, it's an added benefit that Beaver Lake Forest has a community sewer system, so homeowners don't need to operate their own septic tanks. Creeks running through the low-lying parts of Penn's hilly terrain, such as Muncy Creek and Beaver Run, create a flood risk for some properties.
Dincher's Roadside is a great farm stand close to Penn. They have all different seasonal items.
Families in Penn can hike along the waterfalls at Ricketts Glen State Park.
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Tivoli Tavern and Katie's Country Store off US-220
Tivoli Tavern is near Penn off US-220. The restaurant serves burgers, chicken wings and sandwiches alongside beers and mixed drinks at its low-key venue. Katie's Country Store is also off Route 220. The shop has an eclectic selection of home decor, candles, locally made jams and specialty foods, vintage candy and more for a quick detour. Penn's only church is Mt. Zion Lutheran Church off Beaver Lake Road. The simple white church building has a small cemetery and views of the Appalachian foothills. Just southwest of Penn, the small town of Hughesville has shopping, including TJ's Market for groceries, Family Dollar and several gas stations.
Trivoli Tavern is the perfect place for Penn locals to grab a bite.
You can find all types of gifts and decorations in Penn at Katie's Country Store.
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State game lands and private Beaver Lake
Although it's mostly rural, Penn doesn't have any public parks within its boundaries. "The townships are mostly private land," Dorman says. Just east of Penn, State Game Lands Number 13 spans over 50,000 acres, making it the largest swath of game lands in the state. The land's diverse landscape has waterfalls, creeks, cliffs and rolling hills with dense forest to explore. Licensed hunters can hunt species including white-tailed deer and wild turkeys, and the land is also open to the general public for activities like hiking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing. Beaver Lake is a private, man-made lake on Penn's east side. Members and residents of Beaver Lake Forest can use the lake for fishing and non-motorized boating. For more recreation, residents can wade or tube down Muncy Creek at nearby Picture Rocks Park, and Little League baseball games are held in Hughesville.
There are almost fifty thousand acres of dedicated hunting lands near Penn.
Beaver Lake near Penn is one and a half miles around and has several boat launches.
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Lycoming County Fair and more events
Although Penn is rural, residents are a short drive for events such as the Lycoming County Fair in Hughesville and the Little League World Series in Williamsport. Dorman says that the county fair, which spans 10 days in July, brings in people from several surrounding townships who compete in events such as livestock exhibitions, motorsports and horseback races. "There's a board of local people that put it on," he says. "If you win a ribbon at the county fair, you go on to the state fair in Bloomsberg in September." In Penn, Beaver Lake Wilderness Club also occasionally hosts events like summer fireworks and kids' fishing derbies for members and the public. Each year in August, the Little League World Series welcomes hundreds of thousands of spectators and youth athletes to South Williamsport, about 25 miles west. The largest event in Lycoming County by far, the tournament lasts a week and a half and has side events like a parade on 4th Street and special exhibits at the World of Little League Museum.
Penn locals love to shop the local farmers market year round on Saturdays.
Penn locals looking for a great hike can go to Ricketts Glen State Park.
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Schools in the East Lycoming School District
Students typically attend George A. Ferrell Elementary School in Picture Rocks for kindergarten through sixth grade and continue to Hughesville Junior-Senior High School for seventh through 12th grade. The schools earn B-plus and B-minus grades from Niche, respectively. The U.S. Department of Education recognized Ferrell Elementary School as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2008, 2018 and 2019. It was one of only three schools in the state to receive this honor in 2019.
Hughesville Junior/Senior High School
George A. Ferrell Elementary School
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Car dependent township near Route 220 and Route 118
Penn is car-dependent and does not have public transportation. Route 220 runs through Penn's northern edge and connects drivers to Williamsport 25 miles west. Route 118, just south of Penn, runs east-west through Lycoming County. UPMC Muncy hospital is about 10 miles west, and Williamsport Regional Airport is about 15 miles west. The airport services 10 weekly commercial flights to Dulles International Airport, just outside Washington, D.C. Penn's CAP Index crime score is a 1, significantly below the national average of 4.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
674
Median Age
48
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,740
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,011
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.8%
College Graduates
14.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.5%
Area Factors
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Walk Score®
0/ 100
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