The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Pennsylvania

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 931 towns of 500–10,000 people in Pennsylvania, scoring every town on all of these at once. #1 is Conoy, PA.

1. 25Forward, Pennsylvania

   Families: 71st percentile · Quiet: 96th percentile · First-time buyers: 65th percentile

   Forward is a township of 3,070 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $166,000 against household income of $67,171; January lows average 21°F.

   3,070 people · Allegheny County · median home $166,000 · income $67,171 · Jan low 21°F · 21 in snow

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2. 24Foster, Pennsylvania

   Families: 57th percentile · Quiet: 91st percentile · First-time buyers: 86th percentile

   Foster is a township of 4,038 people in McKean County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $99,200 against household income of $70,362; January lows average 13°F.

   4,038 people · McKean County · median home $99,200 · income $70,362 · Jan low 13°F · 75 in snow

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3. 23Winslow, Pennsylvania

   Families: 73rd percentile · Quiet: 85th percentile · First-time buyers: 76th percentile

   

   Winslow is a township of 2,546 people in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $144,800 against household income of $67,763; January lows average 17°F.

   2,546 people · Jefferson County · median home $144,800 · income $67,763 · Jan low 17°F · 48 in snow

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4. 22Somerset, Pennsylvania

   Families: 76th percentile · Quiet: 81st percentile · First-time buyers: 77th percentile

   Somerset is a township of 2,581 people in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $230,800 against household income of $75,500; January lows average 20°F.

   2,581 people · Washington County · median home $230,800 · income $75,500 · Jan low 20°F · 32 in snow

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5. 21Cowanshannock, Pennsylvania

   Families: 88th percentile · Quiet: 67th percentile · First-time buyers: 81st percentile

   

   Cowanshannock is a township of 2,741 people in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $169,400 against household income of $64,360; January lows average 17°F.

   2,741 people · Armstrong County · median home $169,400 · income $64,360 · Jan low 17°F · 42 in snow

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6. 20West Cocalico, Pennsylvania

   Families: 98th percentile · Quiet: 52nd percentile · First-time buyers: 89th percentile

   West Cocalico is a township of 7,456 people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $316,700 against household income of $96,480; January lows average 20°F.

   7,456 people · Lancaster County · median home $316,700 · income $96,480 · Jan low 20°F · 28 in snow

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7. 19Shohola, Pennsylvania

   Families: 65th percentile · Quiet: 83rd percentile · First-time buyers: 93rd percentile

   Shohola is a township of 2,528 people in Pike County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $318,500 against household income of $93,750; January lows average 16°F.

   2,528 people · Pike County · median home $318,500 · income $93,750 · Jan low 16°F · 42 in snow

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8. 18Conemaugh, Pennsylvania

   Families: 94th percentile · Quiet: 83rd percentile · First-time buyers: 64th percentile

   Conemaugh is a township of 6,760 people in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $166,100 against household income of $75,459; January lows average 19°F.

   6,760 people · Somerset County · median home $166,100 · income $75,459 · Jan low 19°F · 65 in snow

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9. 17North Sewickley, Pennsylvania

   Families: 81st percentile · Quiet: 78th percentile · First-time buyers: 83rd percentile

   

   North Sewickley is a township of 5,495 people in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $204,000 against household income of $76,663; January lows average 19°F.

   5,495 people · Beaver County · median home $204,000 · income $76,663 · Jan low 19°F · 30 in snow

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10. 16Alsace, Pennsylvania

    Families: 66th percentile · Quiet: 90th percentile · First-time buyers: 87th percentile

    Alsace is a township of 3,834 people in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $227,800 against household income of $71,103; January lows average 23°F.

    3,834 people · Berks County · median home $227,800 · income $71,103 · Jan low 23°F · 27 in snow

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11. 15West Pennsboro, Pennsylvania

    Families: 82nd percentile · Quiet: 74th percentile · First-time buyers: 87th percentile

    West Pennsboro is a township of 5,595 people in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $282,600 against household income of $81,433; January lows average 22°F.

    5,595 people · Cumberland County · median home $282,600 · income $81,433 · Jan low 22°F · 28 in snow

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12. 14Mahoning, Pennsylvania

    Families: 79th percentile · Quiet: 94th percentile · First-time buyers: 71st percentile

    

    Mahoning is a township of 2,708 people in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $134,500 against household income of $65,370; January lows average 19°F.

    2,708 people · Lawrence County · median home $134,500 · income $65,370 · Jan low 19°F · 28 in snow

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13. 13East Petersburg, Pennsylvania

    Families: 90th percentile · Quiet: 55th percentile · First-time buyers: 99th percentile

    East Petersburg is a borough of 4,573 people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $259,300 against household income of $91,930; January lows average 22°F.

    4,573 people · Lancaster County · median home $259,300 · income $91,930 · Jan low 22°F · 23 in snow

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14. 12Palmyra, Pennsylvania

    Families: 74th percentile · Quiet: 92nd percentile · First-time buyers: 83rd percentile

    Palmyra is a township of 3,206 people in Pike County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $330,300 against household income of $66,071; January lows average 14°F.

    3,206 people · Pike County · median home $330,300 · income $66,071 · Jan low 14°F · 47 in snow

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15. 11Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania

    Families: 68th percentile · Quiet: 87th percentile · First-time buyers: 96th percentile

    Lackawaxen is a township of 5,072 people in Pike County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $278,800 against household income of $78,920; January lows average 14°F.

    5,072 people · Pike County · median home $278,800 · income $78,920 · Jan low 14°F · 47 in snow

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16. 10Delaware, Pennsylvania

    Families: 96th percentile · Quiet: 75th percentile · First-time buyers: 82nd percentile

    Delaware is a township of 7,453 people in Pike County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $236,100 against household income of $86,478; January lows average 17°F.

    7,453 people · Pike County · median home $236,100 · income $86,478 · Jan low 17°F · 42 in snow

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17. 9Middle Paxton, Pennsylvania

    Families: 80th percentile · Quiet: 82nd percentile · First-time buyers: 96th percentile

    Middle Paxton is a township of 5,048 people in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $262,700 against household income of $80,391; January lows average 22°F.

    5,048 people · Dauphin County · median home $262,700 · income $80,391 · Jan low 22°F · 24 in snow

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18. 8Potter, Pennsylvania

    Families: 72nd percentile · Quiet: 91st percentile · First-time buyers: 96th percentile

    Potter is a township of 3,581 people in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $283,200 against household income of $75,385; January lows average 21°F.

    3,581 people · Centre County · median home $283,200 · income $75,385 · Jan low 21°F · 38 in snow

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19. 7Pocono Woodland Lakes, Pennsylvania

    Families: 97th percentile · Quiet: 66th percentile · First-time buyers: 99th percentile

    Pocono Woodland Lakes is a community of 3,249 people in Pike County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $348,000 against household income of $118,814; January lows average 16°F.

    3,249 people · Pike County · median home $348,000 · income $118,814 · Jan low 16°F · 42 in snow

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20. 6Daugherty, Pennsylvania

    Families: 73rd percentile · Quiet: 97th percentile · First-time buyers: 94th percentile

    Daugherty is a township of 3,078 people in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $191,300 against household income of $87,969; January lows average 19°F.

    3,078 people · Beaver County · median home $191,300 · income $87,969 · Jan low 19°F · 30 in snow

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21. 5Conestoga, Pennsylvania

    Families: 76th percentile · Quiet: 91st percentile · First-time buyers: 97th percentile

    Conestoga is a township of 3,914 people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $299,600 against household income of $93,152; January lows average 25°F.

    3,914 people · Lancaster County · median home $299,600 · income $93,152 · Jan low 25°F · 21 in snow

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22. 4Blooming Grove, Pennsylvania

    Families: 79th percentile · Quiet: 95th percentile · First-time buyers: 94th percentile

    Blooming Grove is a township of 5,415 people in Pike County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $323,600 against household income of $85,457; January lows average 14°F.

    5,415 people · Pike County · median home $323,600 · income $85,457 · Jan low 14°F · 47 in snow

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23. 3Hemlock Farms, Pennsylvania

    Families: 79th percentile · Quiet: 94th percentile · First-time buyers: 97th percentile

    Hemlock Farms is a community of 3,901 people in Pike County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $334,000 against household income of $79,980; January lows average 14°F.

    3,901 people · Pike County · median home $334,000 · income $79,980 · Jan low 14°F · 44 in snow

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24. 2Walker, Pennsylvania

    Families: 93rd percentile · Quiet: 92nd percentile · First-time buyers: 97th percentile

    Walker is a township of 4,596 people in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $301,400 against household income of $88,866; January lows average 15°F.

    4,596 people · Centre County · median home $301,400 · income $88,866 · Jan low 15°F · 35 in snow

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25. 1Conoy, Pennsylvania

    Families: 96th percentile · Quiet: 88th percentile · First-time buyers: 99th percentile

    Conoy is a township of 3,361 people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $246,500 against household income of $73,511; January lows average 23°F.

    3,361 people · Lancaster County · median home $246,500 · income $73,511 · Jan low 23°F · 24 in snow

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