Juniata
Neighborhood in Logan, Pennsylvania
Blair County 16601, 16602
American Foursquares on a gridded streetscape
Houses sit close together along hilly, gridded streets in Juniata, with views of the gently sloping, forested mountains in the distance. Some homes have stairs leading up to the entryway to accommodate the terrain, while others have small walkways. Some homes have detached parking garages in the backyard, but most cars park on the street. Houses have bigger backyards than front yards: some houses nearly abut the street or sidewalks in front of them. Many backyards have above-ground pools, trampolines or outdoor seating. Older homes in Juniata were built in the late 1800s through the 1920s and are mainly American Foursquare styles. These houses typically cost between $100,000 and $150,000, and many have had few updates or renovations since they were built. A handful of newer homes include split levels and bilevels built in the 1970s that cost between $100,000 and $200,000.Juniata's Memorial Park and nearby mountains
Kids and families cool off in the summer at Juniata Memorial Spray Park, which has a sports-themed splash pad with several water features. Memorial Park also has a basketball court and playground. Penn State's Altoona campus nearby allows the public to use its outdoor recreation facilities, including the tennis courts, soccer field and track. The Allegheny Mountains surrounding Altoona have several state parks and many opportunities for hiking, biking and horseback riding throughout the year. One hiking option is the Lower Trail, which spans 17 miles from Blaire County to Huntingdon County. This crushed limestone trail is located in a former rail corridor abandoned in 1979 and starts at Canoe Creek State Park, about 12 miles east of Altoona. Canoe Creek State Park itself spans 961 acres. Park visitors can swim or fish in Canoe Creek Lake, a peaceful, deep blue body of water surrounded by gently sloping mountains.
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Altoona's public schools serve Juniata
Most students attend Juniata Elementary School, which has a C-plus grade from Niche. Students continue to Altoona Area Junior High School and Altoona Area High School, which both earn C-pluses. These are the only two public schools serving middle and high school students in Altoona. "Juniata used to have their own high school, but that was close to 100 years ago now," Baranik says. Altoona Area High School, which spans several buildings like a college campus, has facilities such as a planetarium, natatorium and an indoor basketball court. The Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center, just down the street from the high school's main building, offers students opportunities to learn vocational skills like welding and firefighting alongside their standard studies.
Events with the Juniata Civic Association
The Juniata Civic Association hosts community events for residents, including crafting nights, monthly book clubs, fundraisers and social events. The Juniata Civic Association Pavilion in Memorial Park serves as the neighborhood's event space, hosting larger events. It has an indoor basketball court, and there's a meeting room for smaller parties. Neighbors come together each month to watch Imagine Pro Wrestling's live shows in the pavilion as well. For more entertainment, locals can drive across town to the Peoples Natural Gas Field to watch a minor league Altoona Curve baseball game or catch a show at the historic Mishler Theatre.
Roots in the railroad and getting around Altoona
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company established Altoona in the mid-1800s as a destination for building trains. "The Pennsylvania Railroad was built here because the weather is 2 or 3 degrees warmer than the mountains around us, winter or summer," Baranik says. "There was plenty of good, quality limestone-type quarry water, and there's no flooding. If you go 50 miles to Johnstown, a similar sized city, they've had three major floods that wiped the town out three times." Although many residents own cars, most are within walking distance of grocery stores, parks, restaurants and UPMC Altoona Hospital. Penn State's Altoona campus is also just outside the neighborhood. The Amtran bus system takes residents around town, while Pittsburgh is about 90 miles west by car.
Grabbing a drink on 4th Avenue and conveniences nearby
Locals grab a beer and pub grub at McGarvey's Bar and Grill on 4th Avenue and a slice across the block at Sal's Original Italian Pizza. Locals can swing by Family Dollar or Sheetz for quick errands or a bite to eat and pick up groceries at Martin's off Chestnut Avenue. Houses of worship in the neighborhood include Altoona Mennonite Church, Chabad of Altoona and Juniata United Methodist Church, among several others. Juniata's gridded, dense streets mean most necessities are within walking distance.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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James Bradley
James Bradley
Keller Williams Advantage Realty
(814) 264-3150
131 Total Sales
1 in Juniata
$100,000 Price
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Lorraine Spock
Lorraine Spock
Keller Williams Advantage Realty
(814) 808-0782
89 Total Sales
1 in Juniata
$100,000 Price
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Sylvia Geissinger
Sylvia Geissinger
Responds QuicklyJohn Hill Real Estate
(814) 631-5382
35 Total Sales
1 in Juniata
$7,500 Price
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Matthew Depaolis
Matthew Depaolis
Responds QuicklyPerry Wellington Realty, LLC
(814) 631-5392
99 Total Sales
5 in Juniata
$9K - $228K Price Range
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Crystal Fisher
Crystal Fisher
Responds QuicklyJohn Hill Real Estate
(804) 735-0396
18 Total Sales
1 in Juniata
$115,000 Price
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Steve Clapper
SC
Steve Clapper
Responds QuicklyPerry Wellington Realty, LLC
(814) 631-6395
60 Total Sales
7 in Juniata
$13K - $235K Price Range
Schools
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- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Canoe Creek State Park
Memorial Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Juniata | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Juniata Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Juniata, Logan sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Juniata, Logan over the last 12 months is $115,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$116,200
Median Sale Price
$115,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$99,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
35
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$61
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
478
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1935
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,728
Below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,700
Median Age
35
Population under 18
22.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,408
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,885
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.8%
% Population in Labor Force
57.7%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
32
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
43
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Calvert Hills
Gridded streets and historic homes steps away from downtown Altoona
Center City
Former railroad hub and one of Altoona's first neighborhoods
East Juniata
A northern Altoona neighborhood with strong community ties and a laidback vibe
Fairview
Historic Altoona neighborhood next to Penn State’s satellite campus
Greenwood
Quite neighborhood 5 miles from downtown Altoona and near Canoe Creek State Park
Logantown
Historic homes and walkable streets near downtown Altoona
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