Chicora, PA

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Population
870
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,208 ft
Median Home Value
$155,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$712/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,813
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Chicora

Tucked into the rolling wooded hills of Butler County, Chicora is a quiet, close-knit community with a classic small-town feel. Set along Buffalo Creek, the borough offers peaceful rural surroundings while keeping everyday travel simple. Route 68 runs right through the center of town, giving residents a straightforward drive southwest into the city of Butler for larger stores and medical centers, or northeast toward East Brady and the scenic Allegheny River valley.

Local students attend schools in the Karns City Area School District, and daily life centers around neighborhood churches, local small businesses, and community gatherings. Historic homes, tree-lined streets, and quiet parks sit close to the creek, with family farms and wooded ridges spreading out in every direction. For homebuyers searching for a slower pace, affordable housing, and friendly neighbors, Chicora provides a welcoming home base in western Pennsylvania.

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