With sprawling lawns and pine trees dividing one home from the next, Thornburg Borough is a rural setting close to the heart of Pittsburgh. “There is a nice quality of homes that are unique, with a lot of character,” says Austin Rusert of Coldwell Banker Realty, who has been selling homes in the area for six years. Although a friendly neighborhood, Rusert says residents enjoy their privacy as most folks “keep to themselves.” Residents who value safety and proximity to Pittsburgh, 4 miles, are drawn to the area.
Thornburg is approximately 4 miles away from Downtown Pittsburgh.
The Thornburg streets are wide enough to safely walk the pup.
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Neighborhood has uncongested streets
Thornburg is located on Chartiers Creek, a tributary that divides Thornburg from the West End neighborhoods. The borough exemplifies early suburban planning, with some winding roads randomly intersecting. Though there aren’t any sidewalks the wide, uncongested streets allow for jogging or bike rides. “The yards are large and spaced out,” says Sara Leitera, Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway. This enables folks to get creative with the landscaping, which varies from a few trees to garden beds planted with heavy greenery and flower bushes. The homes also have driveways and garages. “Thornburg is similar to (nearby) Rosslyn Farms with unique and beautiful house architecture,” Leitera says. Homes in the area range from $361,000 and $647,000. There are several 19th-century homes mixed with modern ones in the neighborhood. A three-bedroom, two-bath, 1904-single-family home can cost $500,000, while a three-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick ranch-style home may sell for $423,000. Thornburgh’s Cap Index crime score sits at 3 out of 10, which is slightly lower than the national average of 4. On average, homes in the community sell within 59 days of landing on the market, which is longer than the national average of 44 days.
Thornburg loves the hidden homes up on the hills.
Take a closer look and you will see Thornburg ahead of you.
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All three schools graded A by Niche
Students can attend Montour School District, a public school system that earns an A rating on Niche. The school district has the region's highest Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) scores. Schools include Montour Elementary School, David E. Williams Middle School and Montour High School and all three schools have an A Niche grade. There are six colleges and universities local to the community, including Community College of Allegheny County.
Montour High School has 936 students in grades 9-12 serving Thornburg.
David E. Williams Middle School has 931 students in grades 5-8 ready for Thornburg.
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The parks are "a well-kept secret"
Residents can continue to enjoy the pastoral scenery in Thornburg’s parks, which Rusert calls “a well-kept secret.” Once a golf course, Thornburg Conservation Park now serves as a place where residents can immerse themselves in nature by hiking through the wooded trails along Chartiers Creek. Pet owners can bring along dogs, who are free to run in the off-leash park. Meanwhile, children run around on the playground at multi-purpose Hamilton Road Park. Folks may channel their inner Michael Jordan and play a pick-up game of hoops or hit the ball on the tennis courts. At the Sam Pace Shelter, neighbors gather for the annual Memorial Day community picnic.
Take your best friend for a walk in Thornburg Park.
Kids swing the day away at Hamilton Road Park in Thornburg.
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Snack on wings and watch the Steelers
Residents of the borough have access to a couple of distinct restaurant options. Fireside Inn, a dimly-lit tavern, is where people have drinks at the bar during Steelers and Pirates games while snacking on fried pickles and wings. Meanwhile, Sapporo Japanese Steak House serves hibachi meals with fried rice grilled fresh in front of them for dinner and a show. The Station Square Mall has more than 20 storefronts where residents can shop, including Yinz Coffee, Mike's Carriage Service and Freedom Boat Club as well as several local and national eateries. There are 10 grocery stores local to the community, including an Aldi and three Giant Eagle stores.
Meet up with friends at the Fireside Inn near Thornburg.
You don't have to look far from Thornburg for great food at Hanlon's Cafe in Crafton.
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Less than 5 miles from Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses serve the area for those in need of public transit. There are more than 75 bus stops in and near the community. Thornburg is about four miles from downtown Pittsburgh via West Steuben Street.
Pittsburgh is so close to Thornburg people forget how easy it is to go to the big city.
Thornburg residents come down to Steubenville Pike to get at PRT bus.
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Parks in this Area
Crafton Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Hamilton Road Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Thornburg Park
Fairywood Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Meyer & Middleton Park
Baseball/Softball
Multi-Purpose Field
Linwood Park
Basketball
Playground
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
23 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Thornburg
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Thornburg, Crafton sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Thornburg, Crafton over the last 12 months is $550,000, up 39% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
417
Median Age
49
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$203,614
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$217,632
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.4%
College Graduates
72.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
38.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
49''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
10/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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