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Bucolic living outside of Allegheny County
Curving around a bend in the Monongahela River, Union Township sits less than 20 miles south of Pittsburgh in southeastern Pennsylvania. Located just outside of Allegheny County, the neighborhood is divided by Route 43, which links the area to the Steel City. “You get the benefits of being close to Pittsburgh and the suburbs without the expense,” says Michelle Rollins, a real estate broker for simpliHOM. “That’s what has developed those areas, because of the closeness of the city and not having to pay Allegheny taxes. It’s a big draw.” Union Township’s bucolic appearance lends a serene atmosphere to the area, with many single-family homes lodged in the gently undulating hills west of the Monongahela. The borough of Finleyville sits within the neighborhood, as well.
Numerous parks surrounding Union Township
The township is close to a number of parks and other outdoor venues. Rollins mentions two in particular as being local favorites: South Park and Mingo Creek County Park. North of Union Township, South Park sprawls across about 2,000 acres of green space and offers a variety of sporting facilities, ranging from fields to courts, as well as a game preserve, action sports facility, dog park and ice rink. Mingo Creek County Park has trails, historic covered bridges and a play area. Golfers can hit the links at the 1781 Club to the west or at Riverview Golf Course, which sits east across the Monongahela.On the river itself, locals can dive into the water, cast lines for fish or go paddling in canoes or kayaks. Beedle Park and Lobb's Park each sit close to the northeastern corner of Union Township and have sports fields and courts, while Evans Park sits north of the neighborhood and has both softball fields and tennis courts. Within the neighborhood, Union Township Recreation Park has a ballfield and playground.
Pleasant Stream Park: Union Township oasis of tranquility and nature.
Where Union Township families come to relax and reconnect: Pleasant Stream Park.
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Ranch-style homes dot the landscape
Union Township is mostly comprised of single-family homes, with ranch-style houses built into the rolling landscape being the most common style. Homebuyers can also find some split-level homes, along with occasional Cape Cods and colonial styles. “There are a lot of ranch-style homes sitting on large parcels of land,” Rollins says. “It’s a country setting. Union Township is kind of divided between the ranch-style homes and the newly-developed areas from the 1980s and 1990s. That’s where we typically see a lot of split-entry homes, and Union Township has recently seen some growth closer to the Allegheny side.” Single-family homes typically cost between $150,000 and $300,000.
Union Township has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Residents enjoy the modern and classic homes of Union Township.
Union Township homes: a testament to the town's evolving legacy.
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Local concerts, historic commemorations and more
Mingo Creek County Park is also a venue for celebrations. “They have events all year long,” Rollins says. “The Covered Bridge Festival is one of the big ones that they do, and a lot of people actually travel to this part of the state for that.” The event commemorates the covered bridges in the area, many of which are listed on historic registers. South Park also serves as a local gathering spot. “South Park does small music events,” Rollins says. “Car shows and the smaller concerts are a big thing there, and they do various sporting events.” South Park is also the site of celebrations like Pour at the Park, which caters to all ages and spotlights local drinks. Trax Farms Market hosts annual gatherings like a fall festival.
Coconut Joe's Tiki Bar boasts in Union Township hosts the areas largest car cruise.
There was some good competition happening at Run Santa Run in South Park Township.
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Heading toward Pittsburgh for shopping and dining
Residents can reach a few local restaurants along Route 88. The Beach House Restaurant serves up breakfast food, while the nearby Tiki Bar has a parking lot to accommodate motorcycles and hosts live music. V&V Scratch Kitchen sits within the neighborhood and includes vegan options on its menu, but residents often have to head beyond Union Township for restaurants. “There’s not much shopping and dining,” Rollins says, “but it’s not far from great shopping in Allegheny County.” About 11 miles north, Southland Shopping Center sits closer to Pittsburgh and has chain stores and restaurants. Grocery shoppers can find deli, bakery and produce goods at the Trax Farms Market, which sits within the neighborhood, or at a Giant Eagle Supermarket.
Union Township residents head to Giant Eagle to stock up on groceries and prescriptions.
Gastonville residents love to shop at Trax Farms Market.
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Education in the Ringgold School District
The township is served by the Ringgold School District, which earns a C from Niche. Ringgold Elementary School North sits within the neighborhood and educates students up through fourth grade, receiving a C. Ringgold Middle School spans fifth through eighth grades, scoring a C-minus, while Ringgold High School gets a B-minus. Clubs for students at Ringgold Senior High include FCCLA, Future Business Leaders of America and Beta Club.
Ringgold High School prepairs students for the future.
Union Township pride, Ringgold Elementary School North, fosters lifelong learners.
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Heading north or south on Route 43
Route 43 bisects the neighborhood, running from south of Pittsburgh down into West Virginia. “Union Township has good access to Route 43, which is a toll road,” Rollins says. “That’s really the only highway. You can take other roads, but there’s not easy highway access into the city.” An interchange with Interstate 70 sits about 15 miles south of Union Township. Pittsburgh is about 20 miles north, and some commuters to the city call Union Township home. “Union Township is closer to the Allegheny County border, so that demographic kind of gears more toward commuters as opposed to people living and working in the valley. We see more people working in and on the south side of Pittsburgh that live in Union Township.”
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Parks in this Area
Pleasant Stream Park
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
55 min drive
Bus
Route 88 & Stonebridge Dr
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Route 88 & Union Valley Apts
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Crookham: Opposite Park & Ride Rt 88
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Finleyville: Finley Middle School
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Route 88 & Finley Middle School
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Route 88 & Walter Long Rd
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Route 88 & Beach Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Union Township
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Union Township, Gastonville sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Union Township, Gastonville over the last 12 months is $245,008, up 14% 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
5,281
Median Age
51
Population under 18
17.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,573
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,060
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93%
College Graduates
26.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
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