Uniontown - ACRE

Why Uniontown?

Located at the base of the Laurel Highlands, Uniontown offers an affordable, scenic lifestyle within easy reach of Pittsburgh. The city’s historic downtown features distinctive architecture, local shops, and cultural landmarks like the State Theatre Center for the Arts. A vibrant schedule of events—from farmers markets to arts festivals—fosters community connection.

Just minutes away, Touchstone Center for Crafts brings artists from across the country to teach and create in a serene mountaintop setting, reinforcing the region’s creative identity. Nearby Ohiopyle State Park, the Great Allegheny Passage, and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob provide endless opportunities for recreation and inspiration. Together, these destinations make Uniontown a hub for makers, outdoor enthusiasts, and small business owners alike.

Reasons To Be Here

Cost of living:

11% lower than

the national average

Median Housing Cost:

$170,000

A Low Cost of Living

1% less than

Pittsburgh, PA

18% less than

Philadelphia, PA

46% less than

Washington, DC

75% less than

New York, NY

Within 500 miles of 50% of the
US population and 20% of
Canada’s population

Pittsburgh, PA – 1h 15m

Philadelphia, PA – 5h

Washington, DC – 3h 45m

New York, NY – 6h 15m

Cleveland, OH – 3h 10m

Columbus, OH – 3h 20m

Niagara Falls, ON – 4h 40m

Toronto, ON – 6h 45m

ACRE Uniontown Partners

Touchstone Center for Crafts is a nationally recognized craft school in the Laurel Highlands offering immersive workshops in blacksmithing, ceramics, glass, and other fine crafts. Through classes, residencies, and exhibitions, Touchstone fosters creative exchange and connects artists to the region’s deep craft traditions.

Fay-Penn Economic Development Council supports economic growth in Fayette County through business development, job creation, and community revitalization. By combining strategic investment with small-business support, the organization strengthens local entrepreneurship and builds a more resilient, diverse economy across the region.

ACRE Uniontown Creatives

Past & Future

Founded on July 4, 1776, Uniontown grew at a crossroads, linking frontier trade and travel across the Appalachians. The city later figured in the Underground Railroad and boomed on coal, coke, and steel—leaving a legacy of landmark architecture and historic districts. Today, Uniontown leverages that heritage with a walkable downtown, small-business momentum, and proximity to Laurel Highlands—positioning the community for a future shaped by culture, entrepreneurship, and access to the outdoors.

Why Uniontown?

A Low Cost of Living

Within 500 miles of 50% of the US population and 20% of Canada’s population

ABC Adornments Baubles and Crafts

Atelier Toocanz

Axe & Anchor Ironworks

Black Tortoise

eLVee Doone Studios

Erika Johnson Studio

Harvest is Life

Robert Hensley Nature Reconnect

Sager Mosaics

Stephanie’s Pottery Shop

Travis Winters Ceramics

Past & Future

Resources for Creatives

Within 500 miles of 50% of the
US population and 20% of
Canada’s population