Cranberry Township · North Hills · Western Pennsylvania
Coldwell Banker Realty
Deb Walton

Allegheny County

Living in Richland Township

Richland Township is one of the oldest townships in Allegheny County, incorporated in 1788 and named for its fertile soil. It covers about 15 square miles and had 11,942 residents in the 2020 census. The communities of Gibsonia and Bakerstown are both within the township, so most Richland homes carry a Gibsonia mailing address. The township shares the Pine-Richland School District with its western neighbor, Pine Township.

CountyAllegheny County
Municipality typeTownship
School districtPine-Richland
ZIP code15044 (Gibsonia), plus 15090 on the western edge

Getting around

Route 8 runs north and south through the eastern part of the township, connecting to Butler to the north and to Hampton and Pittsburgh to the south. The Pennsylvania Turnpike crosses the area, with the Butler Valley interchange at Route 8 nearby. Route 910 connects west to Pine Township, Wexford and Route 19.

Homes and neighborhoods

Richland offers a mix of newer subdivisions, established neighborhoods, and homes on larger rural lots that reflect the township's farming history. Buyers looking for acreage within Allegheny County often start their search here.

Parks and things to do

Chatham University's Eden Hall Campus, a sustainability focused campus on a former farm, is in the Gibsonia area. The Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum is also in Gibsonia.

Schools

Richland Township is served by the Pine-Richland School District. Richland Elementary is one of the district's K to 3 schools, and all district students attend Eden Hall Upper Elementary, Pine-Richland Middle School and Pine-Richland High School.

Property taxes

Richland Township homeowners pay real estate taxes to Allegheny County, Richland Township and the Pine-Richland School District. Deb can pull the current tax figure for any listing.

Homes for sale in Richland Township

Live MLS feed, filtered to Richland Township

Listing data is provided by West Penn Multi-List through IDX. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Last updated Sep 29, 2026, 9:37 PM.

Common questions

Richland Township, answered

Is Gibsonia in Richland Township?

The Gibsonia community is in Richland Township, but the Gibsonia mailing address (15044) also reaches into neighboring municipalities. Check the municipality on any listing.

What school district serves Richland Township?

Richland Township is in the Pine-Richland School District.

Can I find homes with acreage in Richland Township?

Yes. Richland has more homes on larger lots than most North Hills townships. Deb can set up a search by lot size.

Questions about living in Richland Township?