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A quiet, rural community 40 miles from Pittsburgh
Loyalhanna Township is a small community characterized by its golden fields of corn and winding country roads. Located 40 miles from Pittsburgh, this rural neighborhood offers a quiet getaway. “The people that are going to live in that area want more of a country atmosphere. They don’t want to be next to their neighbors. They want quiet,” says Lisa Petzel, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway. She’s been selling homes in the area for seven years. The neighborhood also offers several outdoor recreation opportunities, including fishing and boating along the Loyalhanna Creek, which runs through the center of town. Shopping options are sparse, but residents have access to fresh foods from local farms.
Loyalhanna Township has a low inventory market
Houses here are hard to come by. “A total of four properties sold in the last six months, so that’s definitely not suburban. It’s small-town USA,” Petzel says. When houses do go up for sale, they average about 36 days on the market. Colonial Revival and ranch-style homes are popular here and are often spread out. Newer homes with at least three bedrooms on large plots can sell for nearly $500,000, while older, smaller homes on modest lots can start around $100,000.
Twentieth-century homes line the quiet streets of Loyalhanna Township.
A Cape Cod style home in Loyalhanna Township.
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Loyalhanna Creek runs through the center of town
The Bush Recreation Area is situated next to Loyalhanna Creek and the Loyalhanna Dam. It offers residents access to boat launches, lawn space, campgrounds, a playground and a fishing pier. Mannitto Golf Club is less than 2 miles south. It boasts an 18-hole public course and a full-service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Bush Recreation Area is a popular spot for summer water recreation.
Bush Recreation Area in Loyalhanna has a giant beach where residents can relax or launch kayaks.
The Mannitto Golf Club boasts an 18-hole course.
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Several local businesses can be found near Route 286
Loyalhanna Township is mainly residential, but a few shops are scattered throughout town. Residents can find daily needs and select prepared foods at Aggie’s Country Market on Pennsylvania State Route 286 or order specialty cut meats at Weimer Meats on Weimer Road. Acres of Oz farm also provides residents with free-range chicken eggs. Brand Spankin Used Yard Sale flea market is just over 7 miles across town and sells various gently used goods. For other shopping and dining needs, residents often travel across the Conemaugh River to Saltsburg. There, they can find a Shop ‘n Save grocery store and NAPA Auto Parts. Several restaurants also dot the streets, including the locally owned John’s Pizzeria, the family-operated GG’s Gourmet Café and the local gathering hole, the Point Street Tavern.
Shop N Save is a popular spot for Loyalhanna residents to buy groceries.
Aggie's Country Market offers up groceries and deli sandwiches from a small corner building.
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Greensburg Salem High School offers career and trade-focused programs
Kids may attend schools in the Greensburg Salem School District, including James H. Metzgar Elementary School, Greensburg Salem Middle School and Greensburg Salem High School, all graded a B-minus on Niche. At Greensburg Salem High, students can take career and trade-focused classes through the Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center. The Kiski School provides a private college-preparatory boarding school option in this neighborhood.
The entrance of Greensburg-Salem High School.
Greensburg-Salem Middle School is just a few blocks from downtown Greensburg.
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State Route 981 runs through the neighborhood
While rural, Loyalhanna Township is near several major roads. Pennsylvania State Route 981 runs through town and leads to Pittsburgh, just 40 miles away. U.S. Route 119 is also close and runs southwest. Pittsburgh International Airport is not exceptionally close, at around 60 miles away. There is no public transit here, but public bus stops run along Pennsylvania State Route 66, some 14 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Keystone State Park
Conemaugh River Lake & Dam
Transit
Airport
Arnold Palmer Regional
40 min drive
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.04 Reviews
3.0Niche User
7/12/2015Niche Review
I have lived in this area all of my life so I can't really compare it with other places. This is a small town/community so there isn't always a lot to do outside of work and school. It used to be fairly safe but the crime and drugs have started moving in to this area more than in the past. This is mostly a middle class area and the job market isn't always the greatest. We have 4 seasons here and I would prefer to live in a place with a warmer climate most of the year. Possibly near the beach. I also would like to be closer to a city for more entertainment and social activities.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,951
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,791
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,919
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
17.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.6%
% Population in Labor Force
67.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
3/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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