Bradford Woods, PA

Tucked into Pittsburgh’s North Hills, Bradford Woods is a quiet, heavily wooded community of about 1,200 residents. It started in the early 1900s as a summer cottage getaway for city folks riding the old interurban trolley line, and it still keeps that peaceful, semi-rural character today. Winding, tree-lined roads and homes on spacious lots give the entire neighborhood a tucked-away feel, even though it sits right alongside larger suburban townships.

The borough is entirely residential, but grocery stores, restaurants, and medical centers in neighboring Wexford, McCandless, and Cranberry are only a few minutes away. Families love the top-rated North Allegheny School District, especially with Bradford Woods Elementary located right inside the borough. Commuters also appreciate the quick half-hour drive to downtown Pittsburgh, making it easy to enjoy a private, wooded setting without losing convenient access to modern amenities.