Most of North Strabane's best businesses can be found between US-19 and I-79 near Meadows Gaming. Tanger Outlets Pittsburgh is arguably one of the biggest draws to the area—here, you'll encounter dozens of name-brand stores offering designer labels at a fraction of the cost. A number of everyday conveniences and shopping centers also await along Chartiers Creek near Canonsburg, including Canonsburg Plaza and Waterdam Plaza.

North Strabane is served by the Canon-McMillan School District, which operates five elementary schools, one middle school, two intermediate schools, and one high school. More than half of all students at all grade levels participate in gifted programs, and the district also boasts an impressive 98% graduation rate, as well as 80% and 63% proficiency rates in reading and math, respectively.