Money.com made a list of the 50 best places to live in 2020 and two Pennsylvania towns made the list. The website ranked communities with a population of at least 25,000 and analyzed the economy, diversity, cost of living, health and safety, education, weather, entertainment options, lifestyle, and the housing market of the areas in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

The two towns in PA that made the list were Abington and Ross Township. Abington Township was ranked 19th overall, while Ross Township was ranked 48th. Below are a few fast facts about each township. 

Abington Township

• Population: 56,000
• Median Income: $92,000
• Median Home Price: $292,000
• Other Notes: The area was noted for its strong school system.

Ross Township

• Population: 31,000
• Median Income: $73,000
• Median Home Price: $196,000
• Other Notes: Ross Township is located just eight miles from downtown Pittsburgh and was noted for its strong schools and affordable housing.

Evans, Georgia topped the list and was applauded for its high community involvement and low unemployment rate of 5.2%. For a look at the full list of the top 50 towns in the U.S. for 2020, check out the full article here. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly impacted everyone in many different ways. One of the ways Americans have been impacted by the pandemic is in the realm of housing. Stannah conducted a survey of more than 1,000 people to assess how the pandemic has impacted their living situations.

The survey found that 51.6% of respondents reported that COVID-19 had impacted their living situation, with almost 30% of people moving in with family during this time period. People in their 20s were most likely to move in with family, with 40.8% of respondents claiming so. At the time of the survey, almost 90% of the respondents who moved in with family stated that they continued to remain with them.

Of those that moved in with family, 57% said it was to save money, but 47.9% said they were helping family financially, and 40.6% said they were living together to get through the pandemic. Nearly 30% of survey respondents reported moving to get out of a coronavirus hotspot. 

While most people who chose to live with family noted positive effects of their decision, many have been living with anxiety about catching the virus, a loved one catching it, or the financial impacts of the virus. Stannah found that people who didn't move in with family were the most likely to report feeling stressed most of the time. 

While the pandemic has created a lot of concerns for people, those who stayed with family during the pandemic reported stronger relationships and some positive mental health impacts. For a full look at the survey and more information, check out the full article by Stannah here.