JohnstownPerched in the Allegheny Mountains of central Pennsylvania, Johnstown is a city with a bold history and housing prices that will genuinely surprise you. Single-family homes here regularly list in the $60,000 to $130,000 range, giving buyers real options at almost every budget level. The commute into Pittsburgh is manageable, which makes Duquesne a practical choice for people who need city access but cannot afford city prices. Being this close to Pittsburgh means residents have access to major employers, healthcare, and entertainment without paying Pittsburgh prices for their homes. Right where the north and west branches of the Susquehanna River meet, Sunbury occupies one of the most naturally striking locations of any small city in central Pennsylvania.