The Community
Small Town Charm...Metropolitan Appeal
What makes Johnstown such an attractive place to live and work? Small town charm with
benefits you would more likely expect to see in a larger metropolitan area.
We've transformed this community into a center for tourism, healthcare and technology by attracting
the finest physicians, scientists, and more...a diverse mix of individuals who help Johnstown sustain
a bright, vibrant culture.
tourism
The story of the city's remarkable rebirth following the Johnstown Flood of
1889 intrigues people, and several tourist sites are popular with visitors.
An academy-award
winning documentary on the Johnstown Flood of 1889 plays at the Johnstown Flood Museum. The world's steepest
vehicular incline plane rests picture-perfect on a Johnstown hillside. The Heritage Discovery Center allows visitors
to experience the lives of immigrants...a national story told on a local scale. Thunder in the Valley attracts more
than 100,000 motorcycle enthusiasts each June. This is just a sample of the destinations and events luring tourists to
Johnstown.
healthcare
Conemaugh Health System is the largest healthcare provider between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. Its members include four medical centers, a comprehensive rehabilitation center, and Conemaugh School of Nursing.
Through these entities, the Health System offers a continuum of care and highly specialized services to meet the
diverse needs of patients throughout the Laurel Highlands. These services range from rural clinics to a highly acclaimed
cardiothoracic surgery program to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center, a world-class facility dedicated to cancer research
and prevention.
education
The Johnstown area is home to four higher education institutions.University of Pittsburgh
at Johnstown, Mount Aloysius College, St. Francis University, and the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. The
caliber of these institutions is recognized nationally. U.S. News and World Report ranked the University of Pittsburgh
at Johnstown the fourth best public comprehensive college for bachelor's degrees in the North for two consecutive years;
while, US News and World Report recently ranked Mount Aloysius College number one for the lowest average debt per graduate
among liberal arts colleges in the Northern U.S.
The Greater Johnstown school district home of over 3,500 students consists of two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school . Recently, the high school underwent a $40 million renovation that included a new 221,000 square foot building which houses 85 academic and vocational classrooms and a state-of-the-art 4,200 seat multi-purpose athletic facility -Trojan Stadium.
The Greater Johnstown school district home of over 3,500 students consists of two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school . Recently, the high school underwent a $40 million renovation that included a new 221,000 square foot building which houses 85 academic and vocational classrooms and a state-of-the-art 4,200 seat multi-purpose athletic facility -Trojan Stadium.
technology
Johnstown is a national leader in technology.Companies such as Concurrent Technologies
Corporation, Kuchera Defense Systems, and more serve national and international clients, providing high-quality
solutions to advanced technology needs. High-tech jobs . . . scientists . . . nuclear engineers . . . all in small
town America? You bet. Professionals relocate to Johnstown, lured by the quality of life and the opportunity to work
on high-profile projects for companies with outstanding reputations. And professionals born and bred here are happy
for the opportunity to stay close to home and family. This is a hard lifestyle to leave!
Johnstown has been ranked 45th in the nation for technology growth by the Milken Institute, fourth best city in the U.S. by Money Magazine, and the most affordable city inthe nation by Forbes Magazine.
Quality of Life
There's a quality of life in West Central Pennsylvania that makes growing up, living, and working here something special.
A hometown feeling.
We have high-quality schools, one of the nation's lowest crime rates year-after-year, short commutes and all the amenities of big-city life without big city hassles. Here, you can live the good life in a safe, affordable community that is miles away from smog and traffic jams.
For families, Idlewild and Lakemont Parks offer seasonal fun from world-famous Mr. Roger's Neighborhood to hair-raising roller coasters. Picnics are enjoyed at Shawnee or Prince Gallitzin State Park. Festivals and county fairs. Summer fun and learning at all the local colleges. And sports….
Whether you play or watch, Johnstown has it all. Just jump in the car for skiing at Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, Blue Knob, or Laurel Mountain. Opportunities abound for white water rafting, magnificent hiking and biking trails, tremendous hunting, fishing, and great local sports teams.
Golf? The renowned Sunnehanna Amateur Golf Tournament takes place in our backyard. Wait till you see the number and quality of the golf courses available to you in Greater Johnstown!
Johnstown has a winning tradition and a can-do attitude. Won't you join us?
We have high-quality schools, one of the nation's lowest crime rates year-after-year, short commutes and all the amenities of big-city life without big city hassles. Here, you can live the good life in a safe, affordable community that is miles away from smog and traffic jams.
For families, Idlewild and Lakemont Parks offer seasonal fun from world-famous Mr. Roger's Neighborhood to hair-raising roller coasters. Picnics are enjoyed at Shawnee or Prince Gallitzin State Park. Festivals and county fairs. Summer fun and learning at all the local colleges. And sports….
Whether you play or watch, Johnstown has it all. Just jump in the car for skiing at Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, Blue Knob, or Laurel Mountain. Opportunities abound for white water rafting, magnificent hiking and biking trails, tremendous hunting, fishing, and great local sports teams.
Golf? The renowned Sunnehanna Amateur Golf Tournament takes place in our backyard. Wait till you see the number and quality of the golf courses available to you in Greater Johnstown!
Johnstown has a winning tradition and a can-do attitude. Won't you join us?