Get away from the hustle and bustle with a home in Wayne Township. This Armstrong County community, which covers the borough of Dayton, is known for its rural character, full of wide-open space and serenity. “It’s more like a one-street town,” says local Realtor Sandy Bracken of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty, who has been selling in the area since 2007. “There’s a post office, there’s a little store there, a feed mill, a hardware store. It’s just more rural. There’s not as many close neighbors for the most part unless you’re in the town of Dayton.” Wayne Township’s peaceful atmosphere is part of its aura. Yet this rural enclave offers its share of attractions to enjoy, too, all just about an hour outside of Pittsburgh.
Highly valued farmland
The housing inventory across Wayne Township is varied — you can find a 19th-century home in one spot and a 21st-century option in another. Many of the homes around this area are colonial style, with multistory floor plans spanning from about 1,000 square feet to more than 2,000 square feet. A lot of the homes here have received updates, too.
Lot sizes in this area start at around 7,000 square feet and can reach several acres, surrounded by farmland. The farmland in Wayne Township is highly valued, accommodating corn, soybeans, oats and wheat crops, as well as grazing cattle. Residential properties around the township most often sell for prices from $80,000 to more than $300,000, depending on the condition, location and amount of included land.
Homes commonly lie on large plots in Wayne Township.
Learn how to ride a horse at Happy Trails Equine Center in Wayne Township.
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Business and computer science at West Shamokin
The school district here is well regarded, a boon for those with kids. Children can start at Dayton Elementary for kindergarten to sixth grade. Dayton, which carries a B overall rating on Niche, has extracurricular offerings that include an art club and a running club. West Shamokin Jr.-Sr. High School is next for students here, serving seventh through 12th grade. This C-plus-rated school features a business department with accounting, entrepreneurship and marketing classes, and a computer science department offering instruction in programming, robotics and web design.
At Elderton Elementary, staff provide each student with the instruction she or he needs.
Shannock Valley Elementary School is a great place for young minds to learn and grow.
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Annual events at the local campground
Dayton Elementary is in the center of town, not too far from Dayton Country Market, a close-by place to grab quick groceries or prepared food, including breakfast, pizza and subs. Residents can pick up food here before some outdoor fun at Milton Loop Campground, a 28-acre space with cabin rentals and access to Mahoning Creek. Mahoning Creek is a fishing hotspot, for trout, catfish and more. There’s also a camp store on site with ice cream, groceries and supplies for camping.
Bracken says the campground hosts an annual Bigfoot BBQ UFO Festival, too. The festival, held in June, features a variety of speakers, food vendors and merchandise booths. Milton Loop Campground is down the street from Country Palace Bar, another place to grab a bite to eat. People love the wings at Country Palace Bar, and there are almost 20 sauces to choose from, from honey mustard to sweet and tangy barbecue.
Golfers will enjoy the township’s White Oak Golf Course, which Bracken says is very popular. This 18-hole public circuit is carved into the rolling natural landscape. White Oak hosts multiple tournaments each year, and all-day golf with a cart can be booked for just $25 from October to March.
The Dayton Country Market is Wayne Township's go-to source for convenience and groceries.
The White Oak Golf Course in Wayne Township is the perfect spot to play 18 holes.
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Parks in this Area
Shannock Valley Community Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wayne Township
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wayne Township, Dayton sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Wayne Township, Dayton over the last 12 months is $189,500, down 13% 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
1,244
Median Age
38
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
28.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,982
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,996
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.2%
College Graduates
16.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
36''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
1/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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