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Small community along the Stonycreek River
Bordered by the Stonycreek River, Roxbury is a suburb in Johnstown with comparatively lower-priced homes and quick access to recreation. The city’s history goes back to iron, coal and steel plants in the 1800s, but development remained stagnant because of catastrophic floods that occurred in the 19th and 20th centuries. The city today has a population of just over 18,000, but Johnstown’s low home prices are drawing more residents to the area. “We’ve had a lot of people move in from out of town because of its low cost of living,” says Nicole Bailey, General Manager of Tony’s Sub Shop, a local business that’s been in the neighborhood since 1966. “It used to be more of a small town where everyone knew each other, but it’s become more urban over time.”
Roxbury is a short walk away from the Conemaugh River.
The Conemaugh River feeds into the shallower Stonycreek River in Roxbury.
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Craftsman-style homes starting in the $50,000s
Home prices in Roxbury are significantly lower than the rest of the Johnstown Metro area. Homebuyers can find two- and three-bedroom craftsman and ranch-style houses from the early to mid-1900s on raised lots with stairs leading to the front door. Homes in the neighborhood occasionally include driveways and attached garages, while the rest of the houses here rely on street parking. Homes tend to stay on the market for just over a month and typically sell for $50,000 to $100,000.
Multilevel houses are pretty common in Roxbury.
Despite the proximity, you can still come to expect front lawns and backyards.
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Cyber academy at Johnstown High
Students may start at Westmont Hilltop Elementary, which gets a B-minus from Niche, before going to Westmont Hilltop Junior-Senior High, which earns a B. Greater Johnstown Senior High receives a C-plus and offers a cyber academy, allowing students to complete their education online while also providing face-to-face support when needed.
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Commuting on CamTran, Amtrak
Because of its suburban streetscape, the city is mostly car-dependent. U.S. Route 219 runs south of Johnstown and extends from West Virginia to Buffalo, New York. CamTran bus route 12 has several stops in the neighborhood and takes residents around the city. The Johnstown Station runs Amtrak trains with daily service to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
The interior of the Johnstown Train Station is adorned with pictures explaining local history.
The Johnstown Train Station gives locals access to Amtrak trains.
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Playing ball at Roxbury Park
In the neighborhood’s center, Roxbury Park offers baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts, a roller hockey rink and a playground. The Jim Mayer Riverwalk is a 3-mile urban trail that runs along the Stonycreek River. Golfers can play a 9-hole game at Berkley Hills Golf Course. Less than 10 miles away, hikers can also explore the 70-mile trail through Laurel Ridge State Park.
Roxbury has a baseball field available for public use.
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Shopping and dining in Roxbury
Locals can eat at popular restaurants like Tony’s Sub Shop, which serves a variety of sandwiches and baked goods. “There’s a lot of older people who’ve been coming here their whole lives,” says Bailey. There’s also The Boulevard Grill, which serves American favorites and hosts weekly live music. For dessert in the summertime, Roxberry Creamery serves frozen treats from May through August. Just to the south along Goucher Street, Giant Eagle Supermarket sells groceries.
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Tony's Sub Shop is a perfect place to grab a bite to eat while on lunch.
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Free concerts at Roxbury Park
Roxbury Park has free concerts throughout the year at The Bandshell, an outdoor entertainment venue built in 1939. The park also holds local baseball tournaments and a dog festival in September. “We bring food out for some of the events there,” says Bailey. “The park is definitely a little hub for this community.”
The Jim Mayer Riverwalk stretches throughout Roxbury and along the river.
The Bandshell in Roxbury Park is where many community musical orient events take place.
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Important to Know
Johnstown experienced catastrophic floods in 1889, 1936 and 1977. In the mid-20th century, the city constructed river walls around the Conemaugh River in an attempt to curb flooding, but the area's geography still makes it highly prone to water buildup.
The Johnstown Flood Museum has exhibits that explain the impact of the historic flood.
The Johnsontown Flood Museum holds on to the historic events etched into Johnstown's past.
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Roxbury Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Roxbury, Johnstown sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Roxbury, Johnstown over the last 12 months is $75,550, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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