Restaurants and recreation less than a mile from Osborne
Along the Stonycreek River, 2 miles from downtown Johnstown, Pennsylvania is the urban community of Osborne. With the bustling Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center’s Main Campus and two local high schools, the area is not quiet, but residents appreciate the neighborhood's self-sufficiency. Although downtown is not far, locals may enjoy restaurants and recreation less than a mile from home. There is a small industrial area nearby where the St. Vincent De Paul Society, a religious service organization based in Altoona, distributes produce to food pantries around Cambria County. The organization has a food kitchen downtown and a thrift store in the area. Other businesses line Franklin Street, a main thoroughfare within Johnstown. Osborne’s proximity to a major roadway, a medical center and two high schools offers residents convenient travel for daily necessities.
The Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a abuzz along the Osborne main street.
Franklin St is the perfect place for a night out in Osborne with multiple restaurants & bars.
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Single and multifamily homes with detached garages and sidewalks
Homes are organized in a grid off Franklin Street with small, manicured front and back yards. The area has wide sidewalks next to expansive roadways. Many homes have stairs leading to street-level and detached garages. Foursquare is the most common style in the area, though some residences have Tudor Revival and Victorian influences. Multifamily housing ranges from $60,000 to $100,000, while single-family housing ranges from $50,000 to $130,000. Average home values are $120,565, lower than the Johnstown metro area by $27,117 and lower than the national average by $430,308.
Enjoy the quiet side streets of Osborne, lined with a variety of home styles.
Multifamily homes can also be found in the community of Osborne.
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Residents walk, jog and bike in Sandyvale Memorial Gardens and Conservancy
Accessible through the Horner Street Bridge is Sandyvale Memorial Gardens and Conservancy, an 11-acre park that stretches along the Stonycreek River. Sandyvale is a backyard for nearby communities run by a nonprofit organization. Once a pioneer cemetery before three floods compromised the area, Sandyvale has restored the location, and is open to the public, offering a dog park, a healing garden, a conservatory, a Veterans Memorial, a community garden, walking paths and other attractions. “The healing garden has a huge chime tower and floral displays,” says Kabo. “In that area, we also have different garden rooms.” Many residents utilize the dog park to let their four-legged friends stretch out and play. Bikers and joggers enjoy Sandyvale Trail, which connects to The Path of the Flood Trail and The James Mayer Trail. The park also hosts events throughout the year. “At the Veterans Circle, we hold events for veterans,” says Kabo. “There are trees planted there that represent each war as well as plaques and historic markers throughout the park.”
Enjoy green spaces throughout Johnstown, PA like Central Park.
Sandyvale Memorial Gardens and Conservancy was once a cemetery later converted to a public park.
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Private and public high schools in Osborne
The Greater Johnstown School District serves the area, which receives a C-minus from Niche. Children may attend Greater Johnstown Elementary School and Greater Johnstown Middle School. Both the elementary and the middle school receive a C-minus. Students advance to local Greater Johnstown Senior High School, which receives a C-plus and offers job opportunities through its website for students who wish to build their resumes. Children may also attend private school through Bishop McCort Catholic Elementary School, which has not yet been rated and has an East and a West campus, each 3 miles from Osborne. Students attending private school may advance to Bishop McCort Catholic High School, which receives a B-plus and is local to Osborne.
Greater Johnstown Senior High School is a public school located in Johnstown, PA.
Bishop McCort Catholic High School is a Catholic School in Johnstown, PA.
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Wine Festival at Sandyvale
“Our annual Wine Festival is September 6th and 7th,” says Diana Kabo, President of Sandyvale Memorial Gardens and Conservancy. "We have that every year, the first Friday and Saturday after Labor Day. We don’t just get attendees from Johnstown. We also get visitors from out of state.” Besides its Wine Festival, Sandyvale Memorial Garden and Conservancy hosts tours, yoga classes and concerts in the green space. “Sandyvale is run by volunteers, so a lot of retired folks donate some of their hours to help in the greenhouse,” says Kabo. “It’s a social thing for them. They get out, meet other people and work together to do whatever needs to be done. It’s nice. They get to know each other and talk about their families.” Sandyvale acts as a necessary green space for nearby communities and people who may not have a community park. To raise money for the St. Vincent De Paul Family Kitchen, with the help of the Johnstown Area Heritage Association, the Sip Rock & Duck Drop event offers live music, local vendors and a duck drop cannon raffle. Religious services are held at the Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Grove Avenue United Methodist Church and New Hope Community Church.
Commuters use Pennsylvania 403 and bus stops
Local conveniences are within walking distance, and there are sidewalks throughout the area. Commuters use Pennsylvania 403, the main thoroughfare, or public transportation to access the city. The Johnstown Amtrak Station has tracks running beside Osborne, and locals may catch the train to New York or Pittsburgh along the Pennsylvanian line. The John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport is 6 miles away.
Osborne residents can enjoy mountain vistas driving through Johnstown, PA.
Osborne residents can get around with multiple Camtran bus routes throughout Johnstown, PA.
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Shopping and dining on Franklin Street
Clothing may be bought or donated at the St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store near the Greater Johnstown Senior High School. Everything from children’s toys to furniture can be found at the location. “There’s a bunch of different opportunities people can explore if they need assistance with rent, food insecurity,” says Christopher Lehman, director of St. Vincent De Paul’s Food for Families. “There are multiple different avenues through St. Vincent De Paul.” Haven Bar And Lougue serves classic American pub food in a family-owned restaurant for a quick bite to eat. The Boulevard Grill offers a mix of upscale dining and bar food in a multilevel space with outdoor seating and a college-style bar. Groceries may be found at Randy’s Bi Lo Foods. There is also a Dollar General and a Family Dollar in the area.
The Boulevard grill offers dozens of beers & cocktail specials for Osborne residents to enjoy.
Randy's Bi Lo Foods is a fantastic & convenient supermarket option for Osborne residents.
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Important to know
Due to its proximity to the Stonycreek River, Osborne is a floodplain. “This is a floodplain,” says Lehman. “We’ve had three great natural floods but nothing since ’77. The Army Corps of Engineers redid the river walls. They’re at a pretty steep slope, so it would take a lot of water to flood down here again.”
The urban community of Osborne is located along the Stonycreek River just 2 miles from downtown.
Osborne residents mostly get around by car, utilizing the many bridges in Johnstown, PA.
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Parks in this Area
Sandyvale Memorial Gardens and Conservancy
Transit
Airport
Arnold Palmer Regional
53 min drive
Bus
Osborne St & Franklin St Inbound
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Osborne St & Linton St Inbound
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Southmont Blvd & Harshberger Rd Outbound
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Franklin St & Good Sam Outbound
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Franklin St & Southmont Blvd Outbound
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Franklin St & Valley Pike Outbound
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Menoher Blvd & Barnett St Inbound
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Osborne
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Osborne Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Osborne, Johnstown sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Osborne, Johnstown over the last 12 months is $75,500, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$76,449
Median Sale Price
$75,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$75,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$52
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
155
Median Year Built
1912
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,365
Above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
908
Median Age
49
Population under 18
17.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,279
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,827
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.4%
Advanced Degrees
16.9%
% Population in Labor Force
53.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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