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Neighborhood revitalization is underway
Fairywood was once home to public housing developments and colossal ex-urban warehouses, but as time went on, residents and some industry began to leave the neighborhood, designating it as an urban prairie. Today, Fairywood is back to growing, with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh launching several initiatives, including building a senior housing community. “It’s the only patio housing for seniors in the city,” says Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith, who represents the area that includes Fairywood. She noted that the desire for such housing is so in demand that the city is considering expanding the development. Other projects include expanding the Fairywood Industrial Park, adding additional amenities to the community’s recreation space and building a border separating the neighborhood’s vast industrial area from its residential sections.
Fairywood is only 5.5 miles away from downtown Pittsburgh.
Fairywood has the color and character of a great community.
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20th century homes dominate Fairywood
Fairywood is half industrial and half residential, leaving four or five streets for domestic residences. The neighborhood was developed in the early 1900s by the Pennsylvania Railroad as a community for its workers. Today, many of the early houses remain, sitting snuggly on modest lots along slopping streets. Homebuyers can find nearly a dozen architectural styles throughout the community, with the most popular being two-story single-family Colonial Revival, raised ranch-style, bungalow and American Foursquare. Fixer-uppers can start below $30,000, while large, well-maintained or updated homes can sell for more than $160,000. The average home price in Fairywood is just over $112,000, setting it well below the national average of $417,700.
Classic architecture is on display in Fairywood with the rows of four square homes.
There is a nice mix of one and two story homes in Fairywood.
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Route 60, I-79 are nearby
Fairywood residents can easily maneuver through West Pennsylvania since Pennsylvania Route 60 runs through the southern tip of town and runs east to west throughout the region. It also connects to several major highways, including U.S. Interstate Highways 79 and 376. Downtown Pittsburgh is well within reach, about 6 miles away via car, making Fairywood a viable option for city commuters. Public Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses run through Fairywood, with Route 27 bus picking up along W Prospect Avenue and Broadhead Fording Road and dropping off in downtown Pittsburgh and the Crafton-Ingram Shopping Center. To travel internationally, Pittsburgh International Airport sits 16 miles northwest of town.
Fairywood residents have easy access to traveling I-79.
Route 60 passes through Fairywood leading you to I-79.
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Pittsburgh Schools emphasize college preparedness
Neighborhood kids may belong to the Pittsburgh Public School District, which includes Pittsburgh Westwood K-5, South Hills Middle School and Pittsburgh Brashear High School, all graded a C or better on Niche. Brashear High School emphasizes college preparation and aims to have every student take at least one advanced placement class during their high school career.
Westwood K-5 is a fine school located in the heart of Westwood.
Pittsburgh Brashear High School is a school with a partial Teaching Academy Magnet program.
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Industrial warehouses occupy half of Fairywood
There is a ton of industrial real estate in Fairywood, with factory warehouses for big companies like Amazon, Giant Eagle, DHL, and Nogin occupying nearly half of the neighborhood. Many small businesses around town also relate to industry, offering goods for trade-related services like plumbing, welding and auto repair. This means that for most daily shopping needs, residents need to visit neighboring communities, including Crafton, where the Crafton-Ingram Shopping Center houses popular retailers like Giant Eagle, Dollar Tree, and Busy Beaver. When it comes to dining out, Fairywood has one small but mighty option, Caliente Pizza & Draft House, a locally owned pizza place that won the Best Pan Pizza in the World award for its Quack Attack duck pie at the 2016 International Pizza Expo. This cozy spot offers indoor and patio seating, and its menu includes classic pan pizzas and a swath of draft beers.
Fairywood is the home of some of the largest warehouses in the Pittsburgh area.
Fairywood is a major industrial hub of the Pittsburgh area.
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New amenities coming to Fairywood Park
Fairywood Park is an integral part of this community, providing a popular space for gatherings and outdoor recreation. The modest play area is set to be revitalized by the city with the help of a $200,000 grant from the Urban Redevelopment Authority. “That park is really important to the community,” says Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith, who represents Fairywood. “We are thinking about adding an amphitheater for jazz concerts or something more recreational. That’s something we are talking about with the city of Pittsburgh,” she says. Currently, residents can enjoy playground equipment built over top of a rubber pad, two basketball courts, and a lush lawn dotted with trees. For additional recreation, residents can head just outside of town to Crafton Park, where there is a swimming pool complete with a waterslide, race car and dinosaur-themed playgrounds, and a small amphitheater.
While in Fairywood spend some time at Fairywood Park.
Fairywood Park has a well used basketball court for its residents.
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Crime
Fairywood received a crime score of 4 out of 10 on the CAP Index, the same as the national average.
When you ride around Fairywood you will notice a community that is on the rise.
Fairywood is a nice place to explore and get to know.
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Parks in this Area
Crafton Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Thornburg Park
Chartiers Playground
Fairywood Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Chartiers Playground
Sheraden Skate Park
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
28 min drive
Bus
Broadhead-Fording Rd & Village Rd #2
Bus
W Prospect Ave & Arbordale
Bus
Broadhead-Fording Rd & Village Rd #1
Bus
W Prospect Ave & Allegheny Valley School
Bus
Broadhead-Fording Rd & W Prospect
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.52 Reviews
4.0Niche User
7/17/2016Niche Review
The area I am currently living in is great. It is a quite little neighborhood with a good group of kids. It is a little barrow yet it feels as though a big family.
Where Luxury and Affordability Meet. Located on 48 lush, wooded acres, you'll be surrounded by the natural beauty and serenity of country living together with the ease of city living. Close to downtown, 376, 79, Robinson and more! We are a gated community with a 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour tanning bed, picnic pavilion with Outdoor Kitchen and dining, Fire pit, dog park, dog spa, and onsite
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,095
Median Age
32
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,674
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,263
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
48.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.5%
% Population in Labor Force
61.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
49''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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