Duncansville, Pennsylvania
Population: 1,238
Located in Blair County
Duncansville, Pennsylvania is actually a Borough of Altoona in the Laurel Highland region of the state. A picturesque landscape with rolling hills capped with white steeple-toped churches, the residents of Duncansville enjoy a lifestyle of diversity and variety. Highlighted by an array of antique hot spots, Duncansville offers shopping opportunities. The Smith House of Fashion features quality artwork and furniture at a discounted price. For a history lesson, be sure to visit the New Portage Muleshoe Curve Bridge that will soon celebrate its 100th birthday! One of the Pennsylvania's most fun attractions is the Slinky Action Zone. In addition to the world's largest slinky, this area is zoned to the max with a play maze, indoor, laser lighted bumper cars, a laser tag arena, topped off with a 4,000 square foot arcade area! If you are looking for more family fun, swing by the Meadows Family Fun Center filled with batting cages, mini golf, and go-carts. On your way out, be sure to stop by frozen custard stand for a tasty treat! The Altoona area school district is the 16th largest in the state. This prestigious school district is one of only a few districts in the state to achieve certification as an ISO 9001 school district. Filled with 10 elementary schools, 2 Jr. High Schools, 1 High School and 1 Community Education Center, the Altoona Area School District educates over 8,000 eager students. Elementary students enjoy learning in current, up date facilities as all elementary schools are up to 21st Century standards. High School students benefit from state of the art technology while operating 2 television channels located right within their school building. Pennsylvania residents enjoy a weather system with 4 definite seasons. During the winter months, activities include building snowmen and sledding. The spring and summer months are enjoyed by planting gardens and even basking in the sunshine and fall time is punctuated with a splash of color throughout the region. The diverse climate of the Laurel Highland/ Southern Alleghenies affords residents to enjoy the outstanding park system. 5 State Parks are located within a 20mile radius of Duncansville offering a splash of year round outdoor recreation. No matter your sport, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, or relaxing, the Duncansville area satisfies any appetite for outdoors. The Duncansville area offers a variety of housing options including condominiums, townhouses, apartments and single-family homes. A quaint, ranch style home with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom would start around $82,000. A newer condominium with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms spread out on 1,200 feet of living space would start around $95,000. Looking for something in the historical district? A home built in the early 1900's complete with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, with a gorgeous scenic view of the 39 acres of rolling landscape would set the buyer back 1.2 million! As you can see, Duncansville enjoys a diverse culture steeped with tradition. Come browse our antique shops, or hike through our parks. See for yourself what so many others see in this corner of Pennsylvania!
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