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Top Reasons for Living in Johnstown, PA

  • Remember the heritage! The 2,209 people that died on May 31, 1889 in the Johnstown Flood are forever remembered in the Flood National Memorial, the Johnstown Flood Museum and other historic memorials.

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  • Outdoor recreation with no boundaries! If you enjoy all that nature has to offer, having convenient access to a multitude of national, state and county parks is difficult to top. The Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site is an excellent place to participate in any number of outdoor activities, including hiking, cross-country skiing, picnicking and even bird watching. There are also some pretty spectacular parks, including Laurel Ridge State Park or Prince Gallitzin State Park. Both of these local parks offer hunting, fishing, biking, cross country skiing and more.
  • Easily affordable city center rentals! The Johnstown City Center urban neighborhood is mostly renter occupied with an average rental being lower than 85.8% of other Pennsylvania neighborhoods. Because of the ability to walk to work or use public transportation via Cam Tran, about 68.4% of households in the City Center of Johnstown do not own cars.
  • The Marvels of transportation! Learn about the clever modes of transportation from this city's past. Whether you're exploring the Pennsylvania Mainline Canal or holding your breath while riding the world's steepest vehicular Inclined Plane, be prepared for an exciting ride.
  • High percentage of owner occupied properties! Most of the real estate in the Ingleside/Walsall neighborhood of Johnstown is owner occupied. Homes are typically mid-sized three to four bedroom single-family homes. Although the current vacancy rate is only 3.2%, there is still a glimmer of hope if you're interested in buying a home and moving into this community. You may want to consider other surrounding Johnstown neighborhoods, including Solomon Run Rd/Bethany Drive or Vinco/Mundy's Corner.
  • Enjoy your sport locally! The Cambria County War Memorial Arena, home to the Johnstown Tomahawks, is also used for basketball, wrestling, cheerleading and more. If practice makes perfect, you can put it to the test by improving your putting skills at one of the 8 local area golf courses, including the Appledale Public Golf Course.
  • Shoppers delight! Find many of your favorite mall stores at the Galleria, including Sears, JC Penney's or Boscov's. Alternatively, if you want to find something unique from one of the local specialty stores, check out the Fine Wines and Winemaking shop, Johnstown Food National Memorial Bookstore, or Watertown Fine Jewelry.
  • Arts and culture! Johnstown offers plenty of places for the budding artist, actor or musician to share their talents. The Artworks venue is a supportive environment where artists can try to sell their work. If you prefer being on stage, however, there are opportunities galore to flaunt your inner drama queen at the Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company, Inc.

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