Morea is a census-designated place in Schuylkill County that is conveniently located between Frackville and Mahanoy City. Although Morea is mainly residential, the enclave is close to many work and lifestyle places. About 2 miles east, Frackville has many restaurants and is known to be a regular stop for car travelers. Several miles east of Morea, Mahanoy City is home to industrial parks that create job opportunities for those who live nearby. The community is also in proximity to the Mahanoy Area School District as well as recreation centers and state parks in nearby boroughs. In addition, Morea’s affordable housing prices, compared to neighboring places such as New Boston, make the area a convenient and economical place to call home.
Anthony's Pizzeria is a favorite with locals in the Frackville area including Morea.
Residents from Morea can grocery shop at Boyer's Food Market in Frackville.
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Duplexes line the streets of Morea
Residential properties in the area are a mix of duplexes, attached homes and small single-family homes that range from bungalows and Foursquares to colonial-inspired and ranch styles. Often listing between $60,000 and $100,000, houses here were mostly built in the late 1800s and the early 1900s, with a median lot size of about 7,500 square feet. Additional characteristics include front porches that are perched above ground level and detached garages. The streets are narrow, and there are no sidewalks.
Semi attached homes with nice size yards can be found in Morea.
The streets in Morea do not have sidewalks.
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Recreation areas and state parks around Morea
In addition to the area pocket park Morea Park, locals can visit the recreation centers and public outdoor spaces in Frackville and Mahanoy City or head to one of the several state parks nearby. Located about 4 miles west, the Frackville Memorial Pool is open to the public in the summer, and the adjacent Frackville Memorial Park has tennis and basketball courts as well as a sports field. Approximately 4 miles to the east, Mahanoy City’s West End Playground has swings and slide sets for children. Locust Lake State Park is 7 miles east and is a popular camping spot, while several miles farther east, Tuscarora State Park is known as a retreat for boating, fishing and hiking.
You can bike ride at Locust Lake State Park.
Your kids will like playing at Frackville Memorial Park.
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Mahanoy Area School District
Students in Morea are zoned for the Mahanoy Area School District, which has a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. Mahanoy Elementary School has a C-plus grade from Niche, and Mahanoy Junior/Senior High School has a B-minus. Serving students from seventh grade to 12th grade, Mahanoy Junior/Senior High opened a new STEM Lab in 2023 that is equipped with programming software, laptops with virtual reality capabilities and a 3D printer. The lab is named after Senator James J. Rhoades and is geared toward promoting student interest in manufacturing, technology and science.
Mahanoy Area Elementary School serves grades K-6 with an overall C+ on Niche.com.
Students at Mahanoy Area Junior-Senior High receive quality teaching from amazing educators.
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Events in Schuylkill County
Morea is situated close to Interstate 81, and the community overall is considered car-dependent. For medical help or treatment, people can head about 10 miles south to Pottsville to the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill. Reading is about 48 miles south through Pennsylvania Route 61, and Philadelphia is farther south and about `00 miles away via Interstate 476. Those heading to the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport can drive for about 52 miles north and take Interstate 81. Lehigh Valley International Airport and Allentown are 50 to 55 miles to the east via Pennsylvania Route 309.
Driving into Pottsville and Allentown
The annual Schuylkill County Fair takes place at the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds every summer with truck and tractor pull races, livestock shows, prizes for best crops and live entertainment. The fair is also an important place for locals to show their agricultural products and crafted goods. Other major festivals in the county include the Schuylkill County Winterfest, the Greater Pottsville Winter Carnival and the Yuengling Stars & Stripes Summer Celebration, which has a free concert lineup and entertainment. Frackville and Mahanoy City also have events and activities for holidays, such as fireworks for Independence Day and parades for St. Patrick’s Day and Memorial Day.
Residents from Morea are just minutes from I-81 at Rt-61 to travel.
Rt-61 is minutes from Morea for easy travel around the area.
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Restaurants in Frackville
Locals can go to Frackville for dining and grocery shopping. Frackville is home to several pizzerias, including Sweet Pizza and Anthony's Pizza. The area’s staple eatery, Dutch Kitchen Restaurant, has been around for 53 years. “If you sit inside the diner, it’s so comfortable that it feels like your dining room at home,” says Bill, an employee at the restaurant. “The turkey croquettes and homemade pot pies are very popular, and our owner makes these homemade banana cakes which people go crazy for.” Spring Street Bakery is the area bakery, and Boyer’s Food Market is also in Frackville. Mahanoy City has a Dollar General.
Dutch Kitchen in Frackville offers home style dishes and is minutes from Morea.
In Morea you can get your pizza delivered from Sweet Pizzz Pizza minutes away in Frackville,
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Parks in this Area
Locust Lake State Park
West End Playground
Frackville Memorial Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Morea
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
107
Median Year Built
1880
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,317
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,002
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
212
Median Age
50
Population under 18
18.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,000
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,292
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.8%
College Graduates
18.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.6%
% Population in Labor Force
32.9%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
53''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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