Wexford
Wexford is an unincorporated community, primarily within Pine Township in Allegheny County. Housing stock ranges from 1970s and 1980s colonials and splits in the older sections to newer subdivisions on larger lots in the Treesdale and Marshall areas. Pine-Richland School District consistently ranks among Pennsylvania's top public school districts, which sustains demand and supports home values across the area. The Wexford commercial area along Route 19 covers daily needs, with larger retail and dining accessible at Cranberry Township a short drive north.
“Wexford buyers love the area's shopping, restaurants, and easy access to Route 19 and I-79. That convenience is a big part of what keeps demand strong here.”
The basics on Wexford.
- Population
- Unincorporated community; primarily Pine Township (Allegheny County)
- Municipality type
- Unincorporated community
- Location
- Approximately 18 miles north of downtown Pittsburgh
- Primary access
- I-79, Route 19, Route 910
- Commute to downtown
- 25 to 35 minutes
- ZIP codes
- 15090, 15044
What it's actually like to live in Wexford.
Lifestyle & Community
Wexford is an unincorporated community, primarily within Pine Township, and the area has a settled, suburban character, with established neighborhoods from the 1970s and 1980s mixed with newer subdivisions on larger lots in Treesdale and the Marshall Township fringe. There is no single commercial center the way McKnight Road anchors McCandless, but the Route 19 corridor handles most daily needs efficiently. Residents tend to be long-term; the Pine-Richland district is the primary draw, and families who come for the schools often stay well past their kids' graduation.
Parks, Dining & Amenities
North Park is the closest major green space, roughly 10 to 15 minutes south depending on your address. Pine Community Park in Pine Township offers athletic fields and walking paths closer to home. Hartwood Acres is accessible from the east side of the community. The Wexford commercial cluster at the Route 19 / Route 910 interchange covers everyday retail and dining. Cranberry Township is 10 minutes north on I-79 for the full range of national retail and restaurant chains at Cranberry Springs. Treesdale Golf & Country Club is within the community for those who prioritize it.
Commute & Access
I-79 is the dominant commute route, with an interchange at Wexford connecting south toward Pittsburgh. Most Wexford addresses reach downtown in 25 to 35 minutes outside of rush hour, though I-79 is prone to congestion during peak times. Route 19 offers a surface-road alternative that runs the length of the community. Pittsburgh International Airport is roughly 25 to 35 minutes via I-79 south to I-376 west, one of the shorter airport drives of any North Hills community. Route 910 connects east toward Hampton and the Route 8 corridor.
Schools & Education
Wexford is primarily served by the Pine-Richland School District, one of the most consistently high-performing public school districts in Pennsylvania. Pine-Richland has placed at or near the top of statewide rankings for years, and that reputation is well understood in the market: it is a primary reason buyers specifically target Pine Township over adjacent communities. The district operates Rich Hilllis and Bauer elementary schools within Pine Township, feeding into Pine-Richland Middle and High School. Some addresses near the Richland Township boundary feed Richland School District instead; Michael tracks those lines and can clarify boundary placement for any specific address.
Places around Wexford.
Parks & Outdoors
- North Park (Allegheny County)
- Pine Community Park
- Hartwood Acres
- Treesdale area trails
Dining & Coffee
- Route 19 corridor restaurants
- Cranberry Springs dining (10 min north)
- Local cafes along Wexford Run Road
- Panera Bread, Starbucks (Route 19)
Shopping & Errands
- Giant Eagle (Wexford)
- Target, Costco (Cranberry Twp)
- Cranberry Springs retail
- Home Depot (Route 19 corridor)
Medical
- AHN Wexford Hospital
- UPMC Passavant Wexford campus
- Pine Township medical offices
Families with school-age kids
Wexford falls within Pine-Richland School District. See boundary-level market data, feeder patterns, and school highlights.
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