McCandless Township

McCandless Township Area Information for Greater Pittsburgh

McCandless Township is situated directly in the heart of the North Hills, and is conveniently located only 20 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh.  McCandless Township is quite a sizable community as the 2010 Census showed a population of over 28,000.  McKnight Road, also known as Bypass 19, is the main route that runs through McCandless Township.  McCandless Township is bordered by Pine Township, Hampton Township, Ross Township, and Franklin Park.

There are quite a few of retail shoppes, restaurants, and businesses located along this stretch in McCandless.  Health care is also conveniently located in McCandless Township as the UPMC Passavant Hospital is right on Babcock Boulevard.

McCandless Township Quick Facts

• McCandless Township was incorporated in 1870, and is the only incorporated town in Pennsylvania
• McCandless Township was ranked 46 out of the Top 100 Best Places to Live by Money Magazine in 2011
• McCandless Township is 16.5 square miles

Education and Recreation in McCandless Township

Education in McCandless Township:

The North Allegheny School District serves McCandless Township.  North Allegheny School District was ranked #3 out of 100+ Regional Public Schools in 2012 and 2013 per the Pittsburgh Business Times.  For more information on the North Allegheny School District, please visit their website. 

McCandless Township also participates in the multi-municipality Northland Public Library.

Recreation in McCandless Township:

How can you discuss recreation in McCandless Township without starting by mentioning North Park?  North Park is a 3,075 acre park that is located in McCandless Township, but also spans out to Hampton Township and Pine Township.  The park is absolutely ideal for those who like hiking, biking, fishing, golf, swimming, and so much more.  To learn more about North Park, please click here.

Aside from North Park, McCandless Township also has 4 other parks.  Those parks are Devin Memorial Park, Wall Park, Potter Park, and Vestal Park.  For further info about these parks, please click here for more.

Buying or Selling in McCandless Township

Buying Homes in McCandless Township:

The excellent location and abundance of things to do are just a couple reasons why people love living in McCandless Township!  If you are looking to relocate and buy a home in McCandless Township, you can begin by selecting a link above to create your personalized McCandless Township home search in your price rane.

While searching homes online is a great way to start, please don't hesitate to contact me directly to learn more about McCandless Township Real Estate!  I am here to help guide you through the buying process in McCandless Township from start to finish!

Selling Homes in McCandless Township:

If you are currently living in McCandless Township and thinking about selling your McCandless Township property, ill be happy to assist you!  Let me put my comprehensive marketing plan to work for you!  I am your "go-to" Realtor® for selling your home in the Pittsburgh Suburbs, and I can help you attain the results you desire!

When we meet for the initial listing consultation, there is absolutely no-obligation to work with me.  Please allow me the opportunity to show how you why Pittsburgh suburbs home sellers choose me to market and sell their homes!!