According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 27 square miles (65.0 km2), all land.

The Pointe at North Fayette is located within the township and includes several retail plazas, big box stores, hotels, and office buildings.

The Pointe at North Fayette sits adjacent to major shopping destinations Robinson Town Centre, The Mall at Robinson, and Settlers Ridge.

Western Allegheny Community Library serves Findlay Township, North Fayette, and Oakdale.

On April 16, 2014, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden spoke at Community College of Allegheny County's West Hills Center to praise CCAC's job-training programs as a national model, promoting the need to match education to the demands of the economy.

On January 19, 2018, President Donald Trump, along with daughter Ivanka and many other political representatives, visited H&K Equipment in North Fayette Township.