Okay, so you know about our School Districts, about our Financing Options, and Taxes. Now, let's talk about what there is to do here in Schuylkill County ... why you should move here.

First, there is SO MUCH to do here in Schuylkill County! We are a rural county with lots of great outdoors activities and things to do. Click here for information on the Schuylkill Visitors Bureau to see a sampling of what we have to offer our visitors. We have mountains and lakes, campgrounds and hunting lands. We have antique shops and shopping malls, and lots of great places to eat.

Second, these amenities are at the heart of everything! We are within a two- to three-hour drive of one-third of the population of the United States. Baltimore, Washington, New York City, Philadelphia... all are great metropolitan cities within 3 hours of us. Harrisburg and Allentown are one hour away. So you have the best of both worlds: country living, within a 1 to 3-hour drive of EVERYTHING you could wish for. From Broadway shows to outlet shopping, we have it all, within a short drive.

Third, we have a great business community. Check out the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce to see what we have to offer here to businesses who want to relocate here, or for the person looking for a job. Our industry and service community is alive and well here!

If you move here, you get the best of both worlds: small town, rural atmosphere within a short drive to big city life. Outlets, major malls, chain stores... drive 30 to 60 minutes to get to your favorite shopping, yet enjoy the slower lifestlye of rural America.

Our housing prices are very reasonable, and in fact are lower than surrounding counties (the average home in Schuylkill County sells for $90,000 and "higher end" housing starts at around $250-300,000). The top homes in the more expensive developments are $300,000-400,000. Your dollar buys more in Schuylkill County! Why not buy here and commute to Allentown or Reading or Harrisburg? For example, the custom built ranch home to left on a double lot is going for $290,000. The custom built home at right is only $299,000. 

For more information on the area and attractions/amenities, see our webpage www.move2pennsylvania.com.