c.1901 CreekSide Pennsylvania Farmhouse For Sale on Rural Half Acre+ Under $50K

1803 Merrick Hill Rd, Knoxville, PA 16928  $49,900

• Contact Realtor: Joshua W. White
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Pros

• Very affordable housing & cost of living

  • Median home values run between $76K–87K, roughly 65–70% below the U.S. average

  • Overall living costs are around 12%–13% lower than national and PA averages

• Tight-knit, small-town feel

  • A borough of just 680–830 people, offering a suburban‑rural mix with a strong sense of community and low turnover

• Good air quality & plenty of sports/outdoor facilities

  • Clean environment year-round and access to parks, sports fields, and outdoor recreation.

• Safe with low property crime

  • While precise local crime stats are limited, bestplaces.com notes Knoxville as a safe rural locale; residents feel secure

• Political and cultural cohesion

  • Strong conservative values and shared community norms—can feel comforting if you align

Cons

• Limited local amenities & services

  • Very few shops, cafes, restaurants, or entertainment options—residents typically drive to nearby towns

  • Long commutes and car dependence

  • Average commute ~37 minutes, with nearly all households driving

  • Public transit is virtually non-existent .

• Limited internet infrastructure

  • Fixed-line and mobile internet speeds are slower than average

• Lower incomes and modest job market

  • Median household income around $46K–52K, about 30% below state and national averages

  • Local employment mainly in education, healthcare, trades—not many high-paying industries .

• Schools rated average to below

  • Schools earn C to C+ grades, with graduation rates (~80%) slightly below state levels

• Limited weather comfort and fewer mild days

  • Temps in the comfortable 50–90°F range are less common, and area tends to be windy and dry