Why Live in Huston
Huston, a neighborhood in Julian, features a mix of ranch-style homes and cottages from the early-to-mid-1900s, alongside contemporary houses built in the last 30 years. Lot sizes vary significantly, ranging from half an acre to over 50 acres. Homes typically stay on the market for just over two weeks. The area has a crime score lower than the national average, making it a relatively safer place to live. Residents enjoy outdoor activities at Skytop Mountain Golf Club, United Paintball Park, and the nearby Black Moshannon State Park, which offers extensive hiking trails, campsites, and a 250-acre lake for fishing and boating. Though Huston lacks local shops and restaurants, residents can travel 7 miles west to Port Matilda for dining options like Brother’s Pizza and the historic Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern. For shopping, the Colonnade at State College, 4 miles south, includes a Wegmans, Target, and specialty stores like Petco and HomeGoods. The neighborhood is car-dependent, with U.S. Route 220 providing access to Interstate 99. State College Regional Airport is 4 miles east, and Mount Nittany Medical Center is 6 miles south.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Huston a good place to live?
Huston is a good place to live. Huston is considered very car-dependent. Huston is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Huston has 3 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 47. The average household income is $88,200 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 24.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Huston are home owners, with 15.4% of residents renting and 84.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Huston can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Huston neighborhood guide.
Is Huston, PA a safe neighborhood?
Huston, PA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Huston?
The median home price in Huston is $299,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $60,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,550 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $66K a year to afford the median home price in Huston. The average household income in Huston is $88K.
What are the best public schools in Huston?
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Home Trends in Huston, PA
On average, homes in Huston, Julian sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Huston, Julian over the last 12 months is $299,900, up 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$299,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$299,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$160
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$299,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
29%