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An established neighborhood next to the Altoona railyard
Pennsylvania Railroad Company founded Altoona in the mid-1800s, and by the early 1900s, the city had blossomed into a bustling railroad hub. Neighborhoods like Logantown popped up next to the railyard to house workers and their families. Today, Logantown has some of the oldest buildings in the city, though many have fallen into disrepair. “The railroad was booming up through World War II, but when the trains switched over to diesel, the jobs started leaving. From there, it was a slow, steady decline for much of the city,” says Scott Reilly, an Altoona native who operates the High Guys Video YouTube channel and production company. Logantown is just northwest of downtown Altoona, where businesses are beginning to return. “Downtown didn’t used to have anything; these historic buildings were sitting vacant. I moved away for a decade and moved back in 2022 and noticed some revitalization efforts,” Reilly says. Now, there are a couple of breweries and coffee shops that host events situated within walking distance of Logantown.
Altoona Works (also known as Altoona Terminal) is a large railroad industrial complex in Altoona
Welcome to the Logantown community a community of beauty all around.
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Historic multifamily homes on compact streets
Queen Anne-inspired duplexes, American Foursquares and multiunit cottages from the late 19th and early 20th centuries are tightly packed on gridded streets; most don’t have front yards or driveways, so street parking is common. A unit in a duplex may cost between $40,000 and $50,000, while an entire duplex or multifamily is often priced between $65,000 and $120,000, depending on condition. Single-family homes appear in Victorian and Colonial Revival designs and are priced between $120,000 and $160,000. Residents may rent a unit in a multifamily property or rent an apartment in one of the neighborhood's complexes.
The Logantown community offers immaculate homes on well manicured streets.
The Logantown community offers single and multi family homes alike for the residents to choose.
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Patriotic green space and walking trails near Logantown
The only public park in Logantown also hosts a 30-foot by 60-foot American flag, which always flutters above Altoona. Gospel Hill Park is a small green space decorated with walkways and benches; it’s been a public park since 1907, but the flag wasn’t added until 1990. Hamilton Park, which has a small playground, is in the northern section of the neighborhood. Residents may walk half a mile south to the Donald E. Witherspoon Memorial Basketball Court for pickup games or travel about 2 miles east to enjoy Valley View County Park. The large park has walking trails that wind through the woods, a playground, a disc golf course, a soccer field and a softball field. Community members organize picnics and birthday parties at the picnic pavilions, and there’s an amphitheater that hosts local bands and occasional weddings.
Gospel Hill Park in Altoona, PA is a serene outdoor space that offers a peaceful retreat.
Logantown residents enjoying a game of basketball with friends at Donald E Witherspoon Courts.
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Project-based learning at Penn-Lincoln Elementary
Children might begin at Penn-Lincoln Elementary School, which has a C rating from Niche. The elementary school’s STEAM learning center incorporates hands-on activities and project-based learning strategies into its curriculum. Older students may progress to Altoona Area Junior High and then to Altoona Area High School. Both schools have C-plus ratings from Niche. For post-secondary education, Penn State has a satellite campus that offers five associate and 21 baccalaureate programs. The campus is about 2 miles northwest of Logantown.
Penn-Lincoln Elementary School, a public school located in Altoona, PA, serves grade(s) K-5.
Altoona Area High School serves 9-12th grade students and is part of Altoona School District.
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Community festivals in downtown Altoona
Every Flag Day, there’s a ceremony downtown at Heritage Plaza to honor the Gospel Hill American Flag. The Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation organizes the event and manages a fund to ensure that the flag is replaced three to four times a year, depending on wear and weather conditions. The community goes downtown for other events, like the Blair Creators Festival, which celebrates creatives and makers in Blair County. Attendees browse vendors selling jewelry, candles, clothing items, ornaments and other unique pieces as they listen to local bands play and eat snacks from food trucks. A couple of the businesses downtown have more regular events; friends can gather to compete in games of music trivia at Levity Brewing Company or paint pottery at The Clay Cup coffee shop.
Logantown residents enjoying a local Farmers Fair held in the community.
Logantown residents love when the local Farmers Market comes to town with its fresh produce.
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Freight and passenger trains near Logantown
Though sidewalks are often cracked or overgrown with weeds, they allow residents to run errands or walk to work. “UMPC Altoona is one of the biggest employers in the area,” Reilly says. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, which employs almost 3,000 people, is conveniently located in Logantown. The Amtran bus system has stops throughout the neighborhood; Route 3 stops downtown, at the transit center, at shopping centers and at Penn State Altoona. Freight trains often pass through the neighborhood as they head to the Norfolk Southern Rail Yard, but Amtrak also operates a passenger train downtown. The Pennsylvanian line heads west to Pittsburgh and east to Philadelphia. Drivers turn onto Chestnut Avenue to go downtown or meet with state routes to travel throughout central Pennsylvania.
Many Logantown's residents utilize public transportation to get around the area.
UPMC Altoona offers access to the latest diagnostic procedures, and evidence-based therapies,.
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New additions to downtown Altoona
The neighborhood has a few fast-food joints, local restaurants and convenience stores. Residents can order takeout from Lychee Chinese Food and enjoy large portions of lo mein, fried rice or beef with broccoli. There’s also Petey’s Food and Spirits, a dive bar with pool tables, checkers and slot machines. Locals pick up groceries from Martin’s or essentials from Family Dollar or Sheetz. Since Logantown is just northwest of downtown Altoona, locals are close to restaurants and breweries being added to the area. “The Clay Cup is a coffee shop that opened in 2017. It was one of the first spots I noticed, and thought, 'Oh hey, there’s actually a charming place to hang out down here,’” Reilly says. The café serves lattes, hot tea and breakfast sandwiches in a comfortable environment with exposed brick and original tiles. Reilly adds that newer restaurants have followed suit and embraced the century-old ambiance. Levity Brewing Company opened a large tap room with a full kitchen in 2022; the brewery serves pub fare like nachos, mac and cheese and chili, along with ales and IPAs. Residents can travel 6 miles south to shop at Walmart or Target.
Lychee Chinese Food is a restaurant that serves Chinese on 224 E Chestnut Ave in Altoona, PA.
The Clay Cup is Logantown's favorite place for a great morning cup of coffee.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Logantown
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Logantown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Logantown, Altoona sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Logantown, Altoona over the last 12 months is $39,250, down 57% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Easy access to shopping, restaurants, doctors, and hospital. This home holds a lot of potential with beautiful wood work and possible hardwood floors under the carpet. The walk up attic has potential for a third bedroom suite. Laundry on the first floor off the kitchen. The furnace was serviced on a yearly basis.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,225
Median Age
35
Population under 18
30%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,218
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$42,605
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.8%
College Graduates
7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.8%
% Population in Labor Force
49.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
32/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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