Between miles of hiking trails at Moraine State Park and McConnells Mill State Park, Muddy Creek Township is a rural community with access to some of Butler County's biggest natural attractions. The town’s namesake creek flows across its northern edge, and just over 2,200 people live amongst its verdant landscapes. “Clients looking in this area are usually searching for a particular kind of lifestyle, and that’s a quiet, rural place with acreage,” says Karen Coulter, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty with over 25 years of experience in the industry. The township surrounds the borough of Portersville and straddles a 6-mile stretch of Interstate 79, which provides access to the rest of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area and beyond. Residents are also about 14 miles west of shopping, dining and entertainment in the city of Butler.
Whether you are passing by or planting roots, Muddy Creek Township has plenty to offer.
Muddy Creek Township residents enjoy living sustainably away from the big city.
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Hiking and fishing at Moraine State Park
Moraine State Park stretches into the northeastern corner of Muddy Creek Township. With 16,725 acres of green space, it’s a four-season destination for outdoor recreation. The state park features nearly 30 miles of hiking trails, 20 miles of horseback riding trails and six miles of mountain biking trails. The Glacier Ridge Trail connects to the larger North Country National Scenic Trail system, which crosses through Muddy Creek Township on its path across nearly 5,000 miles in eight different states. When it snows, cross-country skiers frequent the Pleasant Valley and Sunken Garden trails, while sledders flock to the hill by the South Shore of Lake Arthur. The park surrounds the 3,225-acre lake, which is a warmwater fishery with two sandy beaches where swimmers, paddle boaters and anglers can access the water. Hunting is permitted in Moraine State Park during established seasons, and there’s also an 18-hole disc golf course near the lake’s North Shore.
Near the center of town, Portersville Community Park offers a small green space with a playground, multi-purpose athletic field and wooden gazebo. The town’s natural landscapes make it a popular destination for camping, with spots like Bear Run Campground and Breakneck Campground offering hundreds of campsites, rental cabins and RV parks. Muddy Creek Township is also just east of McConnells Mill State Park, where nature trails and rock-climbing walls surround the Slippery Rock Creek Gorge. With scenic overlooks and cascading waterfalls, Slippery Rock Creek itself offers opportunities for whitewater boating and fishing.
Take your kayaks out to open water at Moraine State Park in Muddy Creek Township.
Muddy Creek Township locals enjoy strolling through Moraine State Park.
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Ranch-style homes, rustic log cabins and spacious lots
Among rolling hills and swaths of undeveloped farmland, sprawling ranch-style homes and rustic farmhouses sit on spacious lots that average around an acre. Custom-built properties embrace a variety of architectural styles, ranging from traditional Colonial Revival and New Traditional homes to whimsical Adirondack-style log cabins. Home prices typically range from $230,000 for older ranch-style homes to $550,000 for newer construction or larger custom builds. “Taxes are lower in Butler County than they are in Allegheny County. A lot of people in Butler County, including myself, buy here because of those cheaper taxes,” says Geoff Smathers, a Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. In the northwestern corner of the township is Lake Arthur Estates, a mobile home court where manufactured homes typically sell for under $100,000. Homebuyers will find limited inventory in Muddy Creek Township, with only 10 homes sold over the last year. When there are properties for sale, they tend to stay on the market for around two months. The township has an overall CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10, the lowest possible score and significantly lower than the national average of 4.
Yellow bungalow home sits far back from the residential street in Muddy Creek Township.
Split level bungalow homes can be found in Muddy Creek Township.
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Academic pathways at Slippery Rock Area High School
The Slippery Rock Area School District earns a B-plus from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. Kids can begin their education at Moraine Elementary School, which scores an A-minus, before moving on to Slippery Rock Area Middle School, which receives a B-plus. Slippery Rock Area High School earns a B, and high schoolers can elect one of five academic pathways to help guide their studies: Arts and Communication, Business, Finance and Informational Technology, Engineering Industrial Technology, Human Services, and Science and Health. Private school options in the area include the Portersville Christian School, which serves kindergarten through 12th grade and receives a B-minus from Niche.
Local students may attend Slippery Rock Area Middle School.
Local students can attend Slippery Rock Area High School.
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Hillview Coffee, Portersville favorites and nearby shopping centers
Most shops and restaurants in Muddy Creek Township sit along the U.S. Route 19 corridor. Hillview Coffee might look like a rustic log cabin, but it’s actually a café whose cozy lounge looks out over the countryside. Muddy Creek Bar-B-Q serves up smoked meats accompanied by all the classic side dishes. In the southwestern corner of the township is Grupp’s Christmas Trees, a mainstay in the community that’s been spreading holiday cheer for more than 30 years. Portersville is home to quaint establishments like Pizza Joe’s, Brown’s Country Kitchen and Cal’s General Store, which sells the grocery essentials. There are also several houses of worship in the borough, including the Presbyterian Church of Portersville and Portersville Bible Church.
“There isn’t much in Portersville; you blink, and you’re through it. Most people will shop in the nearby city of Butler,” Coulter says. Beyond the local businesses in Portersville, U.S. Route 422 runs through the northern half of Muddy Creek Township and leads east into Butler. There are several shopping centers along the highway, including the Butler Commons, which is about an 11-mile drive away and features stores like Walmart, Target and Aldi. Just across the street, Moraine Pointe Plaza includes Home Depot, Lowe’s, Sam’s Club, Giant Eagle Supermarket and the MovieScoop Moraine Point Cinemas.
Hillview Coffee is a wonderful coffee shop near Muddy Creek Township.
Brown's Country Kitchen serves hungry guest from Muddy Creek Township.
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Festivities at the Portersville Steam Shows
At the site of an abandoned strip mine in Portersville, the Northwest PA Steam Engine & Old Equipment Association hosts three Portersville Steam Shows each year. There’s a Spring Gas-Up in May, a Summer Show in August and a Fall Apple Festival in October. While the festivities vary depending on the season, all three shows highlight the county’s agricultural history with antique steam engines, tractors and farm equipment on display. There are tractor pulls for kids, a flea market and food that changes with the season.
Muddy Creek Township is 5 miles from the Big Butler Fairgrounds, where the Big Butler Fair brings 100,000 people to the countryside each year. The festivities take place over the Fourth of July, and it’s the largest fair of its kind in western Pennsylvania. With nine full days of entertainment, attractions range from carnival rides and food trucks to live music and square dancing. Residents are also about 11 miles from the grounds of the Big Butler Farm Show grounds, which celebrates the county’s agricultural community each August.
Muddy Creek Township residential housing is separated by large plots of land.
Friends meet for a hike at McConnells Mill near Muddy Creek Township.
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Access to a Park & Ride, U.S. Route 422 and I-79
With its rural landscapes and lack of public transportation, Muddy Creek Township is heavily car-dependent. For commuters, there is a Park & Ride in Portersville where residents can leave their cars before boarding a New Castle Area Transit Authority bus to Penn Station in downtown Pittsburgh, with service multiple times a day Monday through Friday. Several thoroughfares pass through the township, and U.S. Route 422 leads 14 miles east into the city of Butler. Two north-south highways bisect Muddy Creek: U.S. Route 19 and Interstate 79. Pittsburgh is about a 40-mile drive south via I-79, and Pittsburgh International Airport is about 50 miles away.
Route 422 and I-79 intersect in the neighborhood of Muddy Creek Township.
If emergencies arise, Muddy Creek Township residents can travel to Butler Memorial Hospital.
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Parks in this Area
Moraine State Park
Bauder Park
Four Springs Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Muddy Creek Township
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Muddy Creek Township, Prospect sell after 86 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Muddy Creek Township, Prospect over the last 12 months is $385,812, up 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
2 doublewides on 4.70 acres. Live in one and rent the other or rent both. Prime location with easy access to I-79. Schedule a tour today to see what your imagination can bring to this property.
2 doublewides on 4.70 acres. Live in one and rent the other or rent both. Prime location with easy access to I-79. Schedule a tour today to see what your imagination can bring to this property.
LOCATION!, LOCATION!! 42.95 Prime Acreage, Property road frontage on both Route19 and West Park Rd. Large Pond. No Zoning, Land usages: Commercial, Industrial, Residential Development, Agricultural! Endless possibilities! Minutes to I79 and Rt. 422, and Moraine State Park, McConnells Mills.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,161
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
19.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,765
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,989
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.4%
College Graduates
28.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
42''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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