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Peters Township is located about 15 miles south of Pittsburgh in the northeastern corner of Washington County. The 19.5 square mile township with a rich sense of tradition is quickly changing from a rural, farm community to a suburban, upper-middle class neighborhood. That unique rural charm, an excellent school system, quality recreation programs & facilities, spacious wooded building lots, easy access to plenty of shopping and dining establishments, and low taxes are just a few of the reasons people have chosen to live in this bedroom community of Pittsburgh. As of 2007, the population is 20,900 with 7,337 households and an average income of $109,000. Airport ---30 minutes Downtown---30 minutes Two Country Clubs: Rolling Hills & Valley Brook Public: Scenic Valley, Lindenwood & Frosty Valley Tennis 2 Centers (Bubble in winter) Swimming Indoor at High School Privately operated facilities in township 470 Acres of parks and open spaces that include playground areas, fishing, outdoor stage, conservancy area, 4.0 mile walking trail, sports fields, picnic shelters. A new community Recreation Center with year-round recreation programs for all ages. EDUCATION Peters Township School District: 3 Elementary, Middle School, High School - over 95% of students go on to higher education. W&J College, Waynesburg College, California University close proximity University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, Robert Morris University all in Pittsburgh
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