Johnstown offers a very strategic location. With easy access to the Pennsylvania Turnpike along with Interstate 80 & Interstate 99, it is possible to reach all the major metropolitan areas of the Northeast in a manner of hours. New York City, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia are within 300 miles of Johnstown. The Pittsburgh market is only 65 miles away via U.S. Route 22. Air service to Johnstown is quick and convenient through the John Murtha Cambria County Airport. Corporate and commuter air service is also available to the Greater Pittsburgh International Airport. The Johnstown community is one of the most livable regions in the country. It was recently ranked by Money Magazine as the number one most livable area in PA and number four in the Northeast. The area offers families a number of options when selecting a new home. From urban, to suburban, to rural, Johnstown has it all. The cost of area homes are also substantially less compared to other areas. The friendly atmosphere, complimented by the low crime statistics and educated workforce have molded Johnstown into one of the most livable and affordable regions in the nation. The Johnstown area has a reputation for proud, hardworking, and dependable workers dating back to the nineteenth century.The city was known mostly for its steel production, but now has evolved to a more modern technology based area highlighted by national defense, medical, & transportation industries. With many universities and colleges in the immediate area, Johnstown will continue to develop a well educated workforce.
Livability & Affordability
The Workforce
Baltimore
182
Boston
522
Chicago
520
Detroit
347
New York City
305
Philadelphia
239
Pittsburgh
65
State College
87
Washington D.C.
180