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Towering trees create privacy for Upper Yoder’s homes
Located in the foothills of Laurel Mountain near Johnstown, Upper Yoder Township is a rural community with farmland and homes secluded by towering oak and pine trees. The town is highlighted by its proximity to miles of hiking trails through the mountains, as well as the homes’ above-average lot sizes. Residents feel like they’re living in a remote part of the woods but are only a few miles away from shopping centers and attractions. “It’s still outside of city limits yet has the convenience of not being far from town,” says Fran Pletcher, broker/owner of Keller Williams Exclusive, who’s been selling homes in the area for over 20 years.
Many of the homes in Upper Yoder sit on large properties.
The rural areas in and around Upper Yoder Township provide its residents a peaceful lifestyle.
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70-mile trail at Laurel Ridge State Park
Along the southwestern edge of the township, Laurel Ridge State Park’s 70-mile hiking trail weaves through more than 13,000 acres of mountaintop forest. In the spring and summer, hikers look out for blooms of wildflowers, mountain laurels and rhododendrons. In the winter, snow transforms the park into a cross-country skiing and snowmobiling hotspot. Locals can buy a season pass for Menoher Swim Club, an outdoor pool located off Ligonier Pike with a shaded picnic area and a snack bar. Just south of the township, the North Fork Country Club offers an 18-hole golf course and tennis courts.
The Laurel Highlands provide locals an escape into nature near Upper Yoder.
The Laurel Ridge State Park near Upper Yoder is 14,704-acre escape into nature.
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20th-century homes starting in the $100,000s
Built primarily in the mid-to-late 20th century, two- to four-bedroom ranch-style, colonial-revivals and unique dome homes are spread throughout the area. The township’s homes sit far off the main roads, with long driveways leading to lots ranging from 1 acre to 10 acres. The median lot size is 2-1/2 acres. Homes typically sell for $100,000 to $500,000, depending on size, age and condition.
A beautiful Colonial style home is one of various home styles found in Upper Yoder.
You can find ranch style homes throughout Upper Yoder.
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Community events in the summer
The Laurel Highlands Ultra is a nationally known marathon at Laurel Ridge State Park in June. The event’s 50K race has been held for 19 consecutive years, while the 70-mile race celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2024. Upper Yoder’s police and fire departments also hold events in late summer. For National Night Out in August, officers grill free hamburgers and hot dogs, kids can play in the bounce house, and car enthusiasts can explore a collection of classic vehicles.
Cyber academy at Westmont Hilltop Junior-Senior High
Students may start at Westmont Hilltop Elementary, which gets a B grade from Niche and is in Upper Yoder. Westmont Hilltop Junior-Senior High, also graded B, offers a cyber academy that allows students to complete their education online and get in-person support when needed.
Westmont Hilltop High School is part of the highly rated Westmont Hilltop ISD.
Westmont Hilltop Elementary School
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Local staples like Shaffer’s Frosty Freeze
Shaffer's Frosty Freeze, open from April to September, has been serving ice cream in town since 1957. Residents can drive 3 miles east to Giant Eagle Supermarket for groceries. Old Toll Gate Inn, just east along Tire Hill Road, serves pints and pub dishes. There’s also more shopping and dining available 7 miles east in Richland.
Upper Yoder residents can pick up groceries at the nearby Giant Eagle.
Upper Yoder residents enjoy the nearby Old Toll Gate in
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Trains to Pittsburgh and Philly
Because of Upper Yoder’s rural streetscape, the town is car-dependent. “It has close proximity to the hospital in Johnstown for an easy work commute,” Pletcher says. Commuters can take back roads to access U.S. Route 219, which runs from West Virginia to Buffalo, New York. Five miles east, Johnstown Station has Amtrak trains with daily service to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Catch an Amtrak train to various destination located in Johnstown, not far from Upper Yoder.
Many of Upper Yoders homes sit on large lots surrounded nature.
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On average, homes in Upper Yoder, PA sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Upper Yoder, PA over the last 12 months is $167,000, up 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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