David Stutzman claimed land in Conemaugh Township back in 1831 and founded Davidsville. The area saw rapid growth, with stores and farms popping up over the next few years. Centuries later, Davidsville still has active farms that are as old as the town and a small community that gets together at local churches and restaurants. Jean Magdelinic, a member of the Conemaugh Township Historical Society and lifelong Davidsville resident, says, “Davidsville is a wonderful place to live. It’s a small town surrounded by farms, like pig and cow farms and fields with growing corn. And, everyone knows each other.” An area that was once booming with mines now sees new residents moving in and staying close to the schools.
Davidsville still has active farms that are as old as the town and a tight-knit community.
Davidsville still has a few coal mines representing its booming past and natural resources.
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Learning in Conemaugh Township Area School District
Schools are a big draw for their small class sizes and athletic programs. “The schools are small. The recent graduating class had about 65 students,” Magdelinic says. She also mentions the small class sizes and sports teams make the schools popular. Conemaugh Township Area Elementary School gets an A-minus for its kindergarten through fifth-grade classes. The Conemaugh Township Middle/High School offers sixth through 12th grade and earns a C-plus. The varsity baseball team recently won the division championships, and some athletes made the All-State teams the following summer. The Johnstown Christian School offers private education 2 miles from the neighborhood.
Conemaugh Township Area Elementary School is where students prepare for their future in Jerome.
Johnstown Christian School sits in the rolling hills of Somerset County.
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Homes from decades past
New residents who want to live close to the Conemaugh schools can find move-in ready homes and land available for new construction. “I’ve lived in Davidsville essentially all my life. I moved to Washington, D.C., after I graduated high school and lived there for two years, but I moved back here. The area’s grown considerably over the years.” Most homes are Cape Cods, split-levels and ranches built in the 1970s and 1980s, but there are also Colonial Revivals built in the early 1900s. The roads don’t have sidewalks, meaning residents have more yard space as the grass extends to the pavement. Each home sits on a large yard, and neighbors are often spread out from each other. Prices here range from $100,000 to $250,000.
Colonial Revivals in Davidsville were built in the 1900s.
In Davidsville, prices range from $100,000 to $250,000.
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Go-to restaurants in town
Thomahawk Deli & Grill has been in the neighborhood for over 13 years. The restaurant has a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, but anyone can stop in for some fresh smoked beef jerky or sausages. Hunters can also drop off and pay a fee for the expert butchers to process their deer. Down the street, Silver Bell Ice Cream is open April through October and serves Perry's Ice Cream soft serve through a walk-up window. There’s a new flavor to try every week. Magdelinic says the Go Moore Store gas station is the place to catch up on town gossip and find locally made products, like honey or maple syrup. Some shop at Dollar General, but most travel up to the Walmart Supercenter or Giant Eagle Supermarket in Johnstown for groceries.
Thomahawk Deli & Grill is a sandwich shop that has been in Davidsville for over 13 years.
Silver Bell Ice Cream in Davidsville is open from April through October.
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Historic landmarks still serving the area
St. David's Evangelical Lutheran Church is over 175 years old. It started in a log cabin in 1839 and now fills a church built in 1965. The Conemaugh Township Historical Society not only preserves the town’s history, but the group also sells pre-made meals on election day and wreaths during the holidays. The CAP Index gives the neighborhood a 1 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.
St. David's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Davidsville is over 175 years old.
The Conemaugh Township Historical Society in Davidsville sells pre-made meals on election day.
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Route 219 is the path for road trips
U.S. Route 219, also known as Flight 93 Memorial Highway, leads 9 miles north to Johnstown. The 87-mile trip to Pittsburgh requires driving down Route 219 and connecting onto Interstate 76. The John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport is 11 miles north and has flights with United Express that head to the Chicago O’Hare International and Washington Dulles International airports.
U.S. Route 219, also known as Flight 93 Memorial Highway, leads 9 miles north to Johnstown.
The John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport is 11 miles north from Davidsville.
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Greenhouse Park or Quemahoning Reservoir
Greenhouse Park is 5 miles from the neighborhood, close to Stony Creek River. There are public restrooms near the covered picnic tables and playground set. The paved path circles a green patch of grass dotted with trees. Those who prefer spending time out on the water take their canoes or kayaks or rent some from the Yak Shak to sail out on the Quemahoning Reservoir, also 5 miles from home.
Davidsville's residents launch their kayaks from Quemahoning Reservoir.
Greenhouse Park is 5 miles from Davidsvile, close to Stony Creek River.
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Parks in this Area
Greenhouse Park
Transit
Airport
Arnold Palmer Regional
55 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Davidsville
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Davidsville, PA sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Davidsville, PA over the last 12 months is $187,014, up 25% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,058
Median Age
49
Population under 18
20.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,765
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,659
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
29.7%
Advanced Degrees
9.4%
% Population in Labor Force
58.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
6/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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