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Home to regional airport
Nixon is a city suburb in Butler County, located 26 miles north of Pittsburgh and home to the Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport. “It is a nice, quiet bedroom suburb of Pittsburgh,” says Geoff Smathers, a Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services with 30-plus years of experience in the market. “You get some fresh air and more space away from the city, with access to nice golf courses and the Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport.” Corey Weber of RE/MAX NEXT adds, “It’s super tiny — it only has a couple of streets.”
Locals enjoy the Cobra helicopter outside of the Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport in Nixon.
Route 8 is the main road that passes through Nixon Township.
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Population is 1,500
Nixon has a population of roughly 1,500 residents. Situated in Western Pennsylvania, home inventory includes brick ranch-style homes, Cape Cods and craftsman-style bungalows lined closely together. The community also has brick-split levels that sit on multiple acres — home costs range between $206,000 and $792,000. Buyers can expect a four-bedroom, three-bathroom on an acre to go for around $300,000, while a three-bedroom, one-bathroom split-level on five acres to sell for almost $600,000. “The market has started to normalize again after the post-pandemic craziness," says Smathers. He adds that if "houses are clean, move-in and ready, they move quickly. The Pittsburgh market really doesn’t have a ton of inventory, so that also keeps increasing home values.”
Nixon Township is a beautiful rural are of the city of Butler, PA.
Large single family homes in Nixon attract families looking to grow into their size.
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School district graded a B
Children can attend schools in the Knoch School District, which scores a B on Niche and changed its name to Knoch from the South Butler School District before the 2022-23 school year. The school district has a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. Knoch Primary Elementary is where kids can go for kindergarten through third grade, while Knoch Intermediate Elementary serves students in fourth and fifth grades. Teens move on to Knoch Middle and Knoch High School. Both elementary schools, which also followed the same name change in 2022, scored B-pluses, while the middle and high schools were graded a B by Niche. The high school has between 1,000 and 1,200 students enrolled. Knoch High’s building and athletic stadium were both renovated before 2022, and the high school offers a fully online option for interested students. The football program has had recent success, sharing a conference championship in 2007 and finishing 12-1 in 2011. There are four colleges and universities nearby, including Slippery Rock University and Butler County Community College (BC3).
Knoch Middle School has 503 students in grades 6-8.
Knoch Primary School has a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1.
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Local park is birder's paradise
Succop Nature Park is a 50-acre wooded retreat that features woodlands, fields, ponds and walking trails. Once a farm and considered a birder’s paradise, the park is a popular venue for homecoming photos, private events and weddings. Animal lovers will want to visit Spring Valley Park. The 868-acre green space is home to horse shows, dog training, fishing and hunting. The park also has 12 miles of trails.
Succop Nature Park attracts bird watchers and nature lovers from Nixon Township.
Residents visit Succop Nature Park to relax and enjoy the wildlife in Nixon Township.
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Several local grocery stores
Residents have local shops for grocery options. Freedom Farms - Local Market is a popular store for local produce. Butler Farm Market also carries local produce and has a deli and fresh meat. Residents can head to Freedom Farms, where something is always going on, for their daily Farmers Market that offers fresh and local produce. Farm-to-Fork Kitchen is where residents can get a Pork Schnitzel sandwich or a juicy burger and a side of freedom fries. There are more traditional grocery stores and big box options along Pittsburgh Road, like Giant Eagle, Aldi, Target and Walmart.
The Grocery Place is a small shop just outside of Nixon Township in the near by Evans City.
Local Nixon residents grab milk and drinks from the farmers market by Freedom Farms.
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Local to regional airport
The Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport, formerly the Butler County Airport, is a one-runway public airport that dates back to 1929. It originally featured three runways, including two grass runways. The airport is used for private flights only but does have a flight school for those interested in aviation. Amelia Earhart, who obtained her instrument flight certificate there in preparation for her historic solo flight over the Atlantic Ocean in 1932, was one illustrious trainee. State Route 8 cuts through the middle of Nixon and leads to Butler, Pa. to the north and Pittsburgh to the south. Nixon doesn't have public transit, but surrounding areas do. The Butler Transit Authority (BTA) has numerous fixed routes around Nixon in Butler. BTA offers Butler-Pittsburgh commuter services.
Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport sees plenty of local flights and trains pilots in Nixon.
In Nixon, Ranch homes are common to have large plots of land with long driveways.
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Lowest possible crime score
The CAP Index crime score for the area is 1 out of 10.
Nixon Township is about 10-15min from Downtown Butler.
Residents from Nixon Township can catch the bus at the near by city of Butler.
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Parks in this Area
Butler Township Park
Connoquenesing Community Park
Spring Valley Park
Succop Nature Park
Trails
Hiking
Renfrew Park
Harcrest Park
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
62 min drive
Bus
Dinnerbell Rd Nb
Bus
Dinnerbell Rd Rt8
Nixon Township Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Nixon Township, Renfrew sell after 131 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Nixon Township, Renfrew over the last 12 months is $300,150, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home situated on 1 acre of abutting greenspace, covered.Front porch, sliding doors leading to a 16x12 back deck, two-car, oversized attached garage, and generous off-street parking, accommodating up to 9 cars. An expansive full basement boasting 8-foot ceilings and an exit to the backyard. The lower level offers endless possibilities to accompany the new
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Charming and full of character, this beautifully maintained home blends classic details with modern updates. Step into a welcoming foyer with tile floors and a coat closet. The sunlit living room features hardwood floors and large windows, flowing into a formal dining room with traditional lighting. An updated kitchen boasts cement counters, stainless appliances, modern lighting, and access to a
This unique and versatile home offers approximately 1300 sq ft of living space on 1.25 commercially zoned acres (2 LOTS) with excellent frontage and a large backyard that backs up to the Butler Country Club golf course. Centrally located between Cranberry Twp. and Butler, with a direct commute to Pittsburgh, this property is ideal for homeowners, business owners, or investors seeking space and
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,824
Median Age
50
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$87,686
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,565
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.9%
Advanced Degrees
9.1%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
42''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
3/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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