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Residential community bordering Penn State Altoona
Wehnwood, about 2 miles north of downtown Altoona, Pennsylvania offers suburban housing a short drive from the city. The neighborhood borders Penn State Altoona, a commonwealth campus of the larger university. But locals say that they don’t really notice the students, with the school's current enrollment under 3,000. Plus, this neighborhood doesn’t see a lot of college students or renters – most residents live in single-family homes that they own. But long-term residents and students alike enjoy panoramic views of the Allegheny Mountains. “A lot of younger families are moving to Wehnwood,” says Brenden Goldizen, real estate investor with Goldizen Real Estate LLC, who lives in Blair County. “Those homes are exactly they’re looking for – they’re priced well and in a nice area.”
Rooting for the Lions at Penn State Altoona
Penn State Altoona sits right next to Wehnwood. A commonwealth campus of Penn State University, the roughly 2,500-student college provides a small, close-knit atmosphere with the resources and opportunities of a large research university. The campus has a range of undergraduate programs, including bachelor's degrees in fields such as engineering, business and communications, though students can transition to the main University Park campus if desired. Those who live nearby but are not students enjoy taking scenic walks through the school or using the recreation facilities, including tennis courts, the soccer field and the track. “It’s mostly new high school graduates who attend Penn State Altoona, but there are also some adults who are going back,” says Goldizen, who attended the college. “The school is small enough that if you live nearby, you don’t notice the students.”
The Penn State Altoona Lions are a proud mascot and are adjacent to the Wehnwood neighborhood.
Bordering Penn State Altoona, the Wehnwood neighborhood is a great place to live and work.
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Altoona schools offer education for kids and adults
Students are zoned for the Altoona Area School District. They can attend Juniata Elementary School and Altoona Area Junior High School, which receive C-plus grades from Niche. Altoona Area High School receives a B and is connected to the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center by a pedestrian bridge over 6th Avenue. If they opt to take classes at the career and technology center, students can earn certifications in various trades and get jobs after graduation. It also serves adults on a different schedule.
The Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center is a high school and adult career center.
Juniata Elementary School in Altoona serves the residents of the Juniata neighborhood in K-6.
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Established neighborhood with walkable streets
Wehnwood is an established neighborhood of well-maintained homes from the early 1900s to the 1950s. To the east of Juniata Gap Road, ranches, Cape Cods, Colonial Revivals and split-levels line wide, walkable streets that rise and wind with the neighborhood’s hills. While there aren’t any sidewalks in this part of Wehnwood, the area doesn’t see a lot of through-traffic, so residents can walk their dog or go for a family bike ride with ease. On the other side of Juniata Gap Road, closer to the university, there are sidewalks and lots are smaller. Bungalows and Cape Cods are common over here, where it’s closer to the neighborhood’s dining options. Prices range from $100,000 to $300,000 throughout Wehnwood, with most homes costing around $150,000. “The real estate inflation that we’ve been seeing throughout the country hasn’t really affected Blair Country – yet,” Goldizen says.
Shady streets with mature trees are found in the established parts of the Wehnwood neighborhood.
Many homes in the Wehnwood neighborhood are ranches with well-kept lawns.
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Shopping and dining along E 25th Avenue
There’s a small commercial presence along East 25th Avenue. Locals can grab a quick bite from Sheetz or McDonald’s or opt for a sit-down restaurant. Jaidee Thai, in the same shopping center as a Family Dollar and an escape room, serves curry and bubble tea from a relaxed interior, where orange walls and wooden chairs are lit by low light. A bit further up 25th Avenue, Mama Randazzo’s Pizzeria is a go-to Italian spot that also offers some American fare, like burgers and wings. The closest grocery store, Martin's, is about a mile from the neighborhood.
Jaidee Thai is a comfortable restaurant with some spicy dishes in the Wehnwood neighborhood.
Shopping needs in the neighborhood can be done at the Family Dollar in Wehnwood.
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Juniata Memorial Spray Park and hiking at Canoe Creek State Park
Juniata Memorial Spray Park is just outside the neighborhood. This is a great place to take the kids in the summer, with a small waterpark where buckets pour and fountains spray. Parents can watch from shaded picnic tables or grab something to eat from the snack bar. At the end of the day, kids can run around the park’s playground or basketball court to dry off. The Allegheny Mountains surround Altoona and offer several state parks and hiking trails, like the 17-mile Lower Trail, which begins at Canoe Creek State Park, about 15 miles east of the neighborhood. The nearly 1,000-acre Canoe Creek State Park is also home to Canoe Creek Lake, which is a popular place to fish and has a sand beach that’s open to the public in the summer.
Fishing is a popular pastime at Canoe Creek State Park where trout and other fish are caught.
Kayakers enjoy the calm waters of Glendale Lake at Prince Gallitzin State Park near Altoona.
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Daily drives along Juniata Gap Road
Wehnwood is about 2 miles from downtown Altoona, and locals can get there using Juniata Gap Road before turning onto Chestnut Avenue. The UPMC Altoona hospital and the Altoona Transportation Center, which houses the city’s Amtrak and Amtran bus services, are downtown. To leave the Alleghenies and start a trip throughout the country, the Altoona-Blair County Airport is about 25 miles south.
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Parks in this Area
Canoe Creek State Park
Memorial Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Prince Gallitzin State Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wehnwood
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wehnwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wehnwood, Altoona sell after 203 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wehnwood, Altoona over the last 12 months is $715,000.
Spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in a prime location just minutes from Penn State Altoona! This well-maintained property features a large fenced-in yard, 1-car garage, central air, and recent upgrades including a newer furnace and water heater.The main floor boasts a generous master bedroom with a large closet, a full bath, and convenient laundry hookups. You'll also find a formal dining
One story ranch approx. one mile from Altoona Penn State Campus. 3 Bedrooms 1 bath on 1.58 acres. was used for student housing but would be a great stater home. Close all amenities but very private. end of Cul De Sac.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
949
Median Age
33
Population under 18
18.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,939
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,754
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
41.8%
Advanced Degrees
13%
% Population in Labor Force
44.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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