Seated beside Stonycreek River and under the Johnstown Expressway, it might be easy to miss the small neighborhood of Kernville, near downtown Johnstown, Pennsylvania. However, Kernville is filled with originality and artistic charm. From art gardens to eclectic restaurants, the area has a quirky side. Johnstown was primarily industrial until 1992 when Bethlehem Steel pulled out of the area. The city has been rebuilding, and many neighborhoods are searching for new identities. The arts and culture movement in the region has been promoted by local organizations such as Visit Johnstown, an agency that highlights all the events going on in and around the city and the Community Arts Center of Cambria County, which puts on performances and offers performing arts workshops to Cambria County residents. Kernville residents are making the neighborhood their own and embracing the new creative culture of their once-industrial city.
Kernville is one of the neighborhoods located in close proximity to downtown Johnstown.
Art adorns the Johnstown Expressway overpass in Kernville.
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Local eateries in Kernville
Residents can head to downtown Johnstown for food or visit a chain restaurant closer to home. Franklin Street Bar & Grill is a local gathering place serving craft cocktails and a shifting menu in a rustic interior with ever-changing eclectic decorations gathered around a wood stove fireplace. Fall hails the arrival of smiling Jack-o-lanterns, carnations and tiny scarecrows, while spring brings a lavender wreath, a farmers market sign and a family portrait. Meco’s Cucina serves Italian dishes and weekly specials in a home-style setting. Grocery stores nearby include Giant Eagle Supermarket and Walmart. Dollar General and Sheetz are also close by.
Enjoy an evening out with friends at the Franklin Street Bar & Grill.
Meco's Cucina near Kernville is a popular spot to grab authentic Italian food.
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Events are held regularly throughout the year at the nearby Peoples Natural Gas Park.
Music festival in Peoples Natural Gas Park
“We just got through Flood City Music Fest,” says Lisa Rager, the executive director of Visit Johnstown. “It’s a huge, grassroots music festival held downtown.” The festival is held in July at Peoples Natural Gas Park. Artists perform on the main stage while local vendors sell food, jewelry, essential oils and other artisanal crafts. The Cambria County Library downtown also hosts art-centered events. “We have a Senior Crafternoon three times a month,” says Joyce Homan, the reference supervisor at the Cambria County Library. In addition to senior crafting time, the library participates in the Downtown Johnstown Culture Crawl, a day for residents to explore local businesses. Religious services are held at Johnstown Grace Brethren Church, Franklin Street Church and St. John Gualbert Cathedral.
Single-family homes starting at $75,000
Homes with small, manicured yards line gridded streets with red maple and black cherry trees. Residences are set back from the street, with stairs leading down to sidewalks or roadways. Cape Cods, Victorians and Queen Anne-inspired Foursquares are common styles in Kernville. While some homes here may need some maintenance and TLC, prices range from $30,000 to $125,000.
Foursquare homes are common in the Kernville neighborhood.
Kernville has many beautiful homes that line the streets.
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Walking paths and picnic areas at Somerset Street Park
At Somerset Street Park, a fenced-in blue and green jungle gym hides from view among mature trees. Benches and walking paths surround the area. Green space beside Stony Creek River offers a spot for picnics, but visitors should be aware that a sign discourages dogs and skateboards. In the shade of the Johnstown Expressway, the Healing Garden Art Park is a public space dedicated to mental health and suicide awareness. Easels attached to large wheels are set out for creatives to use. The garden is still new, and online art workshops and other pieces will be added to the area soon.
Commuters use local routes and bus stops
The Johnstown Expressway cuts through the area, and those passing by can see colorful murals decorating the thick concrete struts. The area has some sidewalks but is mainly car-dependent, with Pennsylvania 271 and Pennsylvania 403 traversing the neighborhood. Bus stops are located along Franklin Street, Menoher Boulevard and Haynes Street. John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport is 6 miles away.
Kernville residents can easily get around town on the CamTran bus line.
A man rides his bike past one of the many historic churches in the area in Kernville.
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Arts and Communications Academy at Johnstown High School
Kernville is served by the Greater Johnstown School District, which receives a C-minus from Niche. Children may attend the Greater Johnstown Elementary School, which earns a C-minus, and the Greater Johnstown Middle School, which also receives a C-minus. Students advance to the Greater Johnstown High School, which gets a C. Johnstown High School has an Arts and Communication Academy that offers programs in world language, art and music for students who want a career in the arts.
The dedicated teachers of Greater Johnstown High School received a B- grade from Niche.
Greater Johnstown Middle has a student body size of 660 students.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
882
Median Age
48
Population under 18
19.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$36,184
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,098
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.7%
College Graduates
12.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.6%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
19/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
52/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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