Why Live in Buffalo Township
Buffalo Township in Taylorstown offers a rural lifestyle with homes spread out along country roads, providing ample privacy with median lot sizes of nearly two acres. The housing market features ranch-style, raised ranch, and farmhouse-style homes, along with custom-built properties including rustic log cabins. The area has a very low crime risk, significantly lower than the national average. Outdoor activities are abundant, with State Game Lands 245 and 232 nearby for hunting and fishing, and Cross Creek County Park less than 20 miles away, offering bass fishing, boat launches, playgrounds, and picnic areas. The Highlander Soccer Club provides local soccer opportunities for children, and Lone Pine Country Club, just 5 miles away, features an 18-hole golf course. Residents typically travel to Washington, less than 10 miles away, for errands and dining, with options like Shorty’s Lunch and The Union Grill. Local attractions include Old Farm Road for fresh eggs and meat, Candle Tree Farm for Christmas trees and blueberries, and Vic’s Greenhouse, which hosts an annual tractor show. The township is accessible via U.S. Route 40 and Interstate 70, with Pittsburgh International Airport about 40 minutes away. The McGuffey School District serves the area, with schools receiving moderate ratings and offering a dual enrollment program for high school students.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buffalo Township a good place to live?
Buffalo Township is a good place to live. Buffalo Township is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Buffalo Township is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 49. The average household income is $101,468 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 30.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Buffalo Township are home owners, with 12.5% of residents renting and 87.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Buffalo Township can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Buffalo Township neighborhood guide.
Is Buffalo Township, PA a safe neighborhood?
Buffalo Township, PA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Buffalo Township?
The median home price in Buffalo Township is $343,950. If you put a 20% down payment of $68,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.75%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,780 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $76K a year to afford the median home price in Buffalo Township. The average household income in Buffalo Township is $101K.
What are the best public schools in Buffalo Township?
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Home Trends in Buffalo Township, PA
On average, homes in Buffalo Township, Taylorstown sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Buffalo Township, Taylorstown over the last 12 months is $300,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$300,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$310,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$258
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median List Price
$343,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
