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About Butler, PA

Butler is 35 miles north of Pittsburgh on I-76. It is a suburb in the Greater Pittsburgh Metro Area. Butler City is the county seat of Butler County. The city and county were both founded in 1800. They got their names from the legendary General Richard Butler, who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. The current population is around 14,000.

Butler is best known for being a governmental and industrial hub. The classic American Army Bantam Jeep, manufactured in the 1940s, came from Butler. This jeep was very helpful during WWII. It has been an area with oil refineries that date back to the early 19th century. Some upgraded ones process the present-day Marcellus Shale oil production.

Contemporary Butler combines the conveniences of modern living with the laid-back lifestyle of a rural community. Being close to Pittsburgh gives access to world-class health care, education, the arts, and sports. There are plenty of jobs for those willing to commute to Pittsburgh.

Here is all you need to know about living in Butler.

What to do in Butler, PA

Smithsonian Magazine named Butler one of the top ten best small towns in America. Butler has these wonderful amenities and attractions:

• Shopping: The downtown shopping and restaurant district is exceptional. Pullman Square, Bon Aire Shopping Center, and Clearview Mall are popular shopping malls.
• Destination: Families with children and those who enjoy swimming will appreciate a day's visit to Alameda Park. This park has an outdoor swimming pool with water slides and diving boards for summertime fun. There is a climbing wall for practicing rock-climbing skills.
• Feature: The Maridon Museum in Butler has a splendid collection of Japanese and Chinese art, including exquisite landscape paintings, scrolls, carved ivory and jade sculptures, tapestries, and over 300 Meissen porcelain pieces from the collection of the oil-fortune heiress and philanthropist Mary Hulton Phillips (1920 to 2009) who also donated the museum building.

Working in Butler, PA

The Butler local economy depends on the industrial sectors of petroleum, steel, and manufacturing. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is lower than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.1%. The median household income is $32,068 per year. Butler's predicted job growth rate for the next ten years is a very low 25.4%, compared to the national average of 33.5%. For those working in Butler, their average commute time is 21 minutes.

The most popular industries, by jobs offered, are health care (13.2%), hospitality/restaurants (7.5%), education (6.3%), construction (5.9%), metals (5.7%), grocery stores (4.1%), and government administration (4.0%).

Butler, PA Neighborhoods

Butler has many lovely suburban neighborhoods in the countryside surrounding the downtown area.

These three areas are the desirable neighborhoods, with the most expensive homes, where people like to live.

• Nixon: This is a top pick for raising a family. It is on the south side of the city. The median real estate price is $293,884, which is more expensive than 73.8% of the neighborhoods in the state. This area is one of the most family-friendly places in Pennsylvania. The crime rate is low, and the schools are good. Most homes are large enough for a big family with four or five bedrooms. 97.3% of the houses are owner-occupied.
• Northvue/Shanor Heights: This neighborhood is on the north side. The median real estate price is $278,312, which is pricier than 70.6% of the communities in Pennsylvania. There are also rental homes in this area. The average rental rate is $1,207 per month. The vacancy rate is 9.7%, which is about the middle range for vacancies in Pennsylvania communities. There is a nice mix of owners and renters in this area.
• Jefferson Center/Frazier Mill: This is another nice, rural neighborhood on the southside near Saxonburg. The median real estate price is $265,205. This price is higher than 68.7% of the communities in the state. The majority of homes are owner-occupied. The few homes available for rent have an average rental price of $1,564 per month. In this established neighborhood, the houses are not too old. Most home construction happened between 1970 and 1999. It is possible to buy a nice farm with a farmhouse in this area. Farmland is a bit expensive, with an average price of $5,600 per acre.

Butler, PA School District

The public school district is the Butler Area School District that operates ten schools from elementary to high school. The school district spends around $15,713 annually per student. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14 to one.

There are 12 private schools in the area. Two of the popular ones are Butler Catholic School and Penn Christian Academy.

Butler County Community College is the only public, two-year college in Butler. However, there are 44 colleges and universities within a 50-mile radius.

Moving to Butler, PA

When moving to Butler, these contacts are useful.

The city provides a list of utilities. Electrical power is supplied by First Energy. Natural gas comes from Peoples TWP. Water is from the Pennsylvania American Water Company

Butler's Parks and Recreation Department maintains five parks and three playgrounds.

Butler's municipal government consists of an elected Mayor and four elected members serving on the City Council.

Butler, PA Housing,

The mean home price in Butler is $108,436, which appreciated by 45.23% during the past ten years. The cost of living in Butler is 2% lower than other cities in the state and 10% lower than the national average in the United States.