Franklin Township is a rustic, tranquil part of Fayette County
Carve out a home in the countryside with a spot in Franklin Township. This part of Fayette County is defined by its scenery, full of wide-open spaces and winding country roads, cut into a landscape whose contours come courtesy of the nearby Appalachian Mountains. “There are a lot of rolling hills,” says local Realtor Jeffrey Dennis of eXp Realty. “It’s not very far from everything, but it’s country.” Then, residents can return home to Franklin’s signature tranquility, soaking in this area’s rustic charm. “A lot of the places are heavily open. Which is what draws a lot of people to our area,” Dennis says. “Because you don’t have skyscrapers, you don’t have huge cities."
Options include vintage farmhouses with large lots
The housing inventory in Franklin Township features a blend of old options and newer options, built on land that’s been sold off or subdivided, Dennis says. Some of the older homes in this area date back to the 19th century. Many of the houses here are classic farmhouses, Dennis says, so lots that stretch several acres or more aren’t uncommon. Lot sizes in this area start at about 7,400 square feet. Though there’s not a robust inventory here, there is demand for options that do hit the market. “Homes do not last very long out here, especially nice ones,” says Dennis, who has been an agent in the area for a decade. Houses in Franklin sell for prices ranging from under $100,000 to the $200,000s. “Usually when people move there, they stay there,” Dennis says. “A lot of people here are generational families.”
The Uniontown Area School District serves Franklin Township
Kids in Franklin Township can enter schools in the Uniontown Area School District, which carries an overall C-plus grade on Niche. There are several standalone elementary schools, a middle school and two combo schools, Ben Franklin Elementary/Middle School, which earns a B-minus grade and Lafayette Elementary/Middle School, which has a C. Uniontown Area High School receives a C and offers about 30 extracurricular groups, including Biology Club to a Ski Club.
A community park and pool and hiking on the Great Allegheny Passage
One of the recreational treats available to Franklin Township residents is the Franklin Community Park/Pool. The pool is open during the warmer months, starting in late May, and features multiple slides. Swimming lessons are available here, too. The park includes a playground, walking trails and a half-dozen pavilions. Hikers here can take advantage of the Great Allegheny Passage, a portion of which cuts through Franklin. This trail stretches 150 miles total, into Maryland. The trail parallels part of the Youghiogheny River, a fly fishing hotspot.
Perryopolis and Uniontown are picks for shopping and dining nearby
Franklin Township residents can head north into Perryopolis or south into Uniontown for shopping and dining. B&B Family Diner is a well-liked restaurant in Perryopolis, known for its palatable prices and its huge pancakes. There’s a Walmart Supercenter in Uniontown, convenient for grabbing groceries and other essentials. Pennsylvania State Route 51 runs through Franklin, an artery residents can use to access some of the amenities of the surrounding areas.
Fun stuff to do includes an autumn haunted hayride
Those in Franklin Township looking for a fall thrill can visit Allen’s Haunted Hayrides and Tavern of Terror, open from late September to late October on the site of a dairy farm. The hayride stretches 1 mile, through a haunted barn, forest and fields, and the tavern is a 3,500-square-foot haunted walk. “When I think of that area, the hayride pops out,” Dennis says.
State Route 51 is convenient for getting around
Pennsylvania state Route 51 runs through Franklin Township and is an artery residents can use to access some of the amenities of the surrounding areas.
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Parks in this Area
Bailey Park
Franklin Community Park
12th Street Park
Washington Run Memorial Park
Dawson Park
Dawson Playground
Transit
Airport
Arnold Palmer Regional
61 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Franklin Township
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Franklin Township Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$824,900
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
619
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1940
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,478
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,154
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
17,641
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
2,259
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,081
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,708
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.5%
College Graduates
18.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.7%
% Population in Labor Force
51.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
32''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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