This is a tall order: Where is the best economy, most "bang for the buck" for housing,quaint yet modern in PA

Question

In other words - we are thinking of relocating to PA - and want to make this our LAST move..we are looking for a good family area, very modern, not old and run down, quaint as well with some mom and pop stores, nice street lighting, parks, good homeschooling, near cultural ammenities, i.e. theatre, museams, art, etc.with a good economy and alot of "bang for the buck" housing with acerage for horses - WOW!!! is that too much to ask for???

Answer 1

This is kind of a boring read but very informative:

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=63356&p=irol-publications

I believe Pittsburgh came out as one of the best markets for price stability and future growth. You will have to poke around to find the articles, but there are two that drive the point home.

Best of luck.

Answer 2

Go to realtor.com and look around zip code 16602. Housing is very, very cheap in that area. It's where I grew up and have many friends still there. The area is very family friendly. It's close to State College, where Penn State is located, so you get some kull-cher, but far enough away that you can get a very inexpensive home.

Zip code 16602 is Altoona, which is probably not going to be what you're looking for, but check surrounding towns. Look in Hollidaysburg, Duncansville, Tyrone, Bellwood, Williamburg, Roaring Spring, Martinsville, Ashville, Gallitzen, Tyrone, and Flinton. You'll see lots of rural homes with room for horses.

But remember, you said this will be your last home. You will have to have your home on the market much longer when it's time to sell!

Good luck!