Tyrone can take a big heap of credit for being the birthplace of Fred Waring, known as "The Man Who Taught America to Sing" thanks to his early 20th-century recordings.
At one time a major hub for transportation in the state, sitting at the junction of four railroads and three main highways, along with a canal, Tyrone has shrunk as the industrial revolution has passed
Tyrone can take a big heap of credit for being the birthplace of Fred Waring, known as "The Man Who Taught America to Sing" thanks to his early 20th-century recordings.
At one time a major hub for transportation in the state, sitting at the junction of four railroads and three main highways, along with a canal, Tyrone has shrunk as the industrial revolution has passed. Home to just over 5,400 residents, it is a mix of light industrial, residential and commercial. It is a small, tightly knit community in the center of Pennsylvania, an old coal town that has evolved and grown.
No Hurry
You don't need to rush around trying to find apartment homes in Tyrone, but you also don't need a lengthy lead time to find a place. About a third of the housing units are renter-occupied, but there isn't a huge demand for the open units. You may need a little bit of extra lead time if you are picky about the type of housing - with a majority of the housing units being single-family detached houses, you may well be able to find three-bedroom houses for rent faster than one-bedroom apartments.
Be Prepared
You'll want to have the usual references, pay stubs and up to three months' worth of rent on hand for security. But you'll be thrilled about the housing prices here! Compared to other parts of the country, rent here is extremely well priced. Also, be prepared for the weather, especially if you are searching or moving in during the winter. Winters in central Pennsylvania can be rather brisk.
Know What You're Walking into
Tyrone appreciates its history, so you won't see much new construction here at all. Only about a fifth of buildings in Tyrone have been built since 1970. With an older housing stock, it means that what you find may be hit or miss, depending upon how well it was maintained. If you love the vintage look, you'll love classic Tyrone!
Tyrone is too small of a town to really call for any neighborhoods - it's pretty homogenous, nothing significant changing as you travel through town. There are a handful of complexes and apartment buildings that stick out.
Tyrone Townhouses: If you're looking for townhouses for rent in Tyrone, your best opportunity will be at the unoriginally named Tyrone Townhouses, near the highway on the east of town.
Graystone Court: A rental apartment is more likely to be found further back in town - look at Graystone Court if a large apartment building attracts you, or look for privately-owned one-bedroom apartments scattered throughout town.
You're not going to find haute cuisine in Tyrone - it's just not that kind of town. What you will get is hearty food and good bargains, at local favorites like Thelma's Caf̩ or Jean-O's Pizzeria. For a little in the way of variation, try the Chinese at Main Moon Chinese Restaurant, or grab some ribs and sit on the deck at Urie's Rib Shack. They can do sweet as well as savory, with the historic Gardners Candies still in operation and producing their original Peanut Butter Meltaways - don't skip their museum, and don't forget to take some candies home with you.
So once you've pigged out, you'll want to get out and about, and Tyrone has plenty of opportunities for that. The myriad of state game lands within a few minutes of town make for great hunting, hiking and mountain biking. There's a little bit of fishing in the area as well - trout is in abundance for fly fishing on the Little Juniata River. If you just want to relax, head to Reservoir Park, it's always busy and it is often a gathering spot over the pleasant spring, summer and fall weekends.
Football is a big deal in Tyrone, and justifiably so. It's not just the lower levels that the folks of Tyrone care about. This is Steelers country, and they are more than happy to let you know that.
Make sure you have a vehicle when you come to Tyrone. The town isn't very walkable, and the weather makes biking a little challenging. Though there isn't much public transportation to speak of, the good news is that average commutes are really short and you won't be spending your life stuck in traffic!
