Rural Valley, PA

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Population
798
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,128 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$145,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$685/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$68,512
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Rural Valley is a quiet Armstrong County community of around 800 residents, surrounded by scenic Western Pennsylvania countryside. Route 85 runs right through the center of town, making it easy to get around the region. Kittanning is just twelve miles west for major shopping, dining, and medical care, while Route 119 sits a short drive to the east. Cowanshannock Creek flows right through the valley, giving the town a picturesque, relaxed backdrop.

Living here puts plenty of outdoor recreation right in your backyard. The Great Shamokin Path follows an old rail corridor along the creek, offering a scenic trail for walking, running, and biking through the trees. Nearby, where Cowanshannock Creek meets the Allegheny River, the Bernard C. Snyder Picnic Area offers a boat launch, quiet fishing spots, and waterside picnic tables. With its close-knit feel and peaceful surroundings, Rural Valley is a welcoming choice for anyone looking to settle into small-town life.

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