Originally known as the Glass City because of its four glass manufacturing plants, Jeannette is a western Pennsylvania city located about 30 miles east of Pittsburgh. It was the first large manufacturing city in Westmoreland County. “You can get a house for a pretty reasonable price in Jeannette,” says Eric LeBlanc, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential with almost a decade's worth of experience in the market. “It is a little friendlier on the pocketbook for first-time home buyers. There are also a lot of rental opportunities, so I think buyers looking to invest look here, too.”
While the glass plants are no longer active, one major employment player is Elliott Group. The company specializes in turbomachinery and has its national headquarters and engineering and manufacturing plants in Jeanette. For residents who work in Pittsburgh, the about 30-mile drive can start on U.S. Route 30, the third-longest highway in the country.
Limited inventory in Jeannette
The rolling hills of western Pennsylvania cradle the community, and residential streets can be narrow and steep. Closer to the downtown area, there are some sidewalks to allow for foot travel. While the downtown area is being revitalized with trendy lofts and apartments, buyers can also find Pittsburgh architecture mainstays like cottages, ranch-style homes and American Foursquares. They often have hilly front and back yards with outdoor space for kids or pets to let off some steam.
It is common to find homes listed well below the national median and some even list for under $100,000. Renovated properties generally climb to the $150,000 to $200,000 range, bringing the median to around $160,000. “The inventory in Jeannette is limited like the rest of Pittsburgh. The market is very house and price-dependent, so it is common to see some properties receive multiple offers, but it is not as crazy as it was during the pandemic,” LeBlanc says.
Jeannette City School District
The city has its own school district, the Jeannette City School District, which scores a C-plus on Niche and has just under 1,000 total students. Students attend its two schools, Jeannette McKee Elementary and Jeannette Junior-Senior High School. The elementary school, which scores a C-plus on Niche, serves kindergarten through sixth grade, while the junior-senior high school has grades seven through 12 and scores a B-minus. Jeannette Junior-Senior High offers the College in High School program, which allows students to receive college credits taught at the high school through partnerships with Seton Hill University and other nearby colleges.
Altman Park and downtown concerts
With eight city parks and playgrounds managed by the city, residents have opportunities to stay active. Altman Park is one of the larger parks in the city, and it offers a community room, jungle gym, a baseball field and open green space to enjoy some time outside. The Elliott Group Amphitheater is another community space. In the summer months, Concert and Food Truck Thursday Nights take place there.
Shops and restaurants on Route 30
Along Route 30, residents can head to the family owned DeLallo Italian Market, which has been open since 1950. The market offers all kinds of Italian groceries and hot prepared meals. Another city staple is Persichetti’s Restaurant and Bar, which has been open since the 1980s and offers new menu items, old favorites, and rotating taps and cocktail options at the bar.
People can pick up a few essentials at in-town stores like Arlington Market, but larger grocery stores such as Aldi and Giant Eagle Supermarket are on the southeastern edge of the community. DeLallo Italian Marketplace, also in the southern part of Jeannette, stocks imported ingredients and has a self-serve antipasto bar.
Travel to Pittsburgh via bus or U.S. Route 30
U.S. Route 30 is the most direct route into Pittsburgh, and Westmoreland Transit buses also make the trip to and from downtown Pittsburgh. In the city of Greensburg, just 5 miles east, there is an Amtrak station with service along the Pennsylvanian line. The closest 24-hour emergency center is the AHN Hempfield Neighborhood Hospital, about a mile south of Jeannette. The CAP Index crime score for Jeannette is 4 out of 10, on par with the national average.
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