Home to America’s first baseball stadium, daily newspaper, and American flag, Pennsylvania is a great place to live and raise a family. Pennsylvania also features a diverse selection of housing opportunities in a variety of historic cities. Take the time to research all that this great state has to offer. Discover for yourself why over 12 million people call Pennsylvania their home. Below are some of the most popular Pennsylvania cities:

Philadelphia

Philadelphia is one of America’s most historically important cities. In fact, it was once the nation’s capital. Today, Philadelphia continues its legacy by educating millions of visitors through tours of historic landmarks such as the liberty bell. Also known as the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia is Pennsylvania’s most populated city. Average home prices in Philadelphia are $209,900 with new homes averaging $355,975.

Pittsburg

Commonly known as the city of bridges, Pittsburg is Pennsylvania’s second most populated city. Consistently ranked as one of America’s best places to live based on the affordability of its homes and resources, Pittsburg is attracting new residents each year. The average median price for a home in Pittsburg is only $139,900. Compared with the national median price of $200,700, living in Pittsburg is extremely reasonable.

Gettysburg

Home to one the most important battles on American soil, Gettysburg enjoys a long history of national relevance. In fact, to satisfy the thousands of visitors each year, this city offers ten separate Civil War museums. Gettysburg is home to over 7,490 residents. Its median home prices are $289,900 with new homes averaging $413,900.

Lancaster

Located in the southern part of Pennsylvania, Lancaster is the state’s eighth most populated city. It has a population of over 55,000 and for one day on September 27, 1777 was the nation’s capital when the Continental Congress left Philadelphia. Nicknamed The Red Rose cCty, Lancaster has a median home price of $209,900.

York

Like other major Pennsylvania cities, York enjoys a rich historical legacy. It is the home of the Articles of Confederation and served as the temporary national capital. To keep with the theme of the war of the roses with Lancaster, York is nicknamed the white rose city. Today, York is home to the weightlifting hall of fame and produces a vast amount of weight training equipment. Median homes prices in York are $196,500 with new homes costing an average of $266,744.

Harrisburg

Located along the picturesque shores of the Susquehanna River, Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania. Thanks to the completion of the Pennsylvania Canal and railroad system, it became one of the nation’s most industrialized cities. Today, Harrisburg residents pay an affordable median price of $174,900 for homes and $287,990 for new construction properties.

Exton

Located in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania, Exton is one of Pennsylvania’s lesser-known jewels. It does not have a major sports team, or the historical artifacts of Philadelphia. However, Exton does have the safety and serenity not commonly found in larger cities. It has less than 5,000 residents who pay an average of $441,975 for their homes. New homes cost slightly more at $449,975.

Reading

Reading boasts a population of over 83,000 residents and is the fifth most populated city in the state. Known as the city that perfected the Monopoly board, Reading is also famous for a pagoda that sits atop a mountain and overlooks the entire city. Median home prices in Reading are only $169,000 with new home costing $439,000.

New Hope

Located halfway between Philadelphia and New York City, New Hope was often the place travelers would stop overnight in on their way to the city. This history of travelers has carried over to today’s economy. Tourism is the single largest industry in this small Pennsylvania town. Visitors come for the unique collection of antique shops as well as the charming inns. Tourists can also travel down the Delaware River. New Hope is located along the western portion of the state. It has a small population of less than 3000 residents. Homes in New Hope are more expensive, but more exclusive than other cities. Median prices were $824,900 with new homes costing slightly more at $899,975.