$314,045Average Value$182Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Rural community with mountainous terrain
Situated in Moshannon State Forest, Huston Township is a rural community with homes on large lots spread out on mountainous terrain. Created from the northern portion of Patton Township in 1838, the town is named after Charles Huston, a Centre County judge who later served on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Huston is a major agricultural community thanks to the area’s fertile land and its tillability. The town’s only remaining village, Julian, was a hub for lumber shipment due to its location along the former Bald Eagle Valley Railroad. The township today maintains its small-town charm while also staying close to modern conveniences in State College.
Cottages starting in the $150,000s
Buyers can find ranch-style homes and cottages from the early-to-mid-1900s, and contemporary-style houses from the past 30 years. Lot sizes in the area range from half an acre to over 50 acres. Homes tend to stay on the market for just over two weeks and typically sell for $150,000 to $850,000, depending on the amount of accompanying land. The CAP Index gives Huston a crime score of 1 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.
A cottage with large deck sits on a large lot in a heavily-wooded section of Huston.
A ranch home sits nestled in among dense tree cover along Silverdale Rd in Huston.
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Hiking, water amenities at Black Moshannon State Park
Skytop Mountain Golf Club has an 18-hole course and a practice range. United Paintball Park offers tactical, woodland areas for playing paintball or airsoft. Just north of the township, Black Moshannon State Park has nearly 3,500 acres of forests and wetlands, 20 miles of hiking trails and 73 campsites. The park’s 250-acre lake is popular for freshwater fishing, and ramps allow boats and kayaks tor access the water. A trailhead for the Allegheny Front Trail, a 41.5-mile hike through Moshannon State Forest, is just north of Huston.
A family enjoys fishing from the pier on the lake at Black Moshannon State Park near Huston.
A boat sits at the ready at a dock on Lake Black Moshannon just north of Huston.
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Extracurriculars at Bald Eagle Area Middle and High
Wingate Elementary earns a C from Niche. Bald Eagle Area Middle and High receives a B-minus and offers extracurriculars such as drama club and Future Farmers of America.
Local staples in Port Matilda like Brother’s Pizza
While there aren’t any shops or restaurants in Huston, residents can head 7 miles west to Port Matilda for eateries like Brother’s Pizza, a local chain that’s been in the area since 1991. There’s also the Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern, which dates back to the 1800s. Colonnade at State College is a shopping center 4 miles south with a Wegmans and Target. The shopping center also has niche retailers like Petco and HomeGoods.
In Port Matilda, Brothers Pizza is a very popular lunch option for people living in Huston.
In nearby State College, Huston residents can do much of their shopping at Target.
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Commuting on Interstate 99
Huston Township is heavily car-dependent because of its rural layout. Commuters can take U.S. Route 220 to connect to Interstate 99. State College Regional Airport is located 4 miles east. Mount Nittany Medical Center is the closest hospital, which is 6 miles south.
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Parks in this Area
Black Moshannon State Park
Autumn Meadow Park
Allegheny Front Trail
Transit
Airport
State College Regional
23 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Huston
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Huston, Julian sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Huston, Julian over the last 12 months is $462,250, up 56% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,267
Median Age
47
Population under 18
22%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$83,199
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,200
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.4%
College Graduates
24.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.9%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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