Duncansville, PA

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Population
1,207
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,027 ft
Median Home Value
$151,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$890/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$55,469
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Duncansville

Duncansville is a quiet, close-knit borough in Blair County, located just southwest of Altoona. Originally settled along Blair Creek in the nineteenth century, the community today offers a relaxed neighborhood setting filled with traditional homes and mature trees. Quick connections to Route 22 and Interstate 99 make it easy for residents to commute across the region while enjoying a slower pace of life at home.

Duncansville, PA borough hall, May 2024

Students attend the well-regarded Hollidaysburg Area School District, and local families regularly meet up at Duncansville Memorial Park for youth sports and weekend walks. The town also claims a sweet slice of local history as the original birthplace of Meadows Frozen Custard, a regional favorite that started here in 1950. With its safe streets, scenic mountain backdrop, and everyday convenience, Duncansville is a comfortable place to settle down.

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