We left Pennsylvania for quite similar reasons. Last living at Blue Knob ski area but I'm from outside Altoona. I hear you so loud on the poor quality of life. There isn't much night life in towns around sunapee. Another great town close by that has a wonderful ski area is Henniker. But if you're coming from the Johnstown are, fucking run up here. You will not regret it. Especially if you like skiing. PM me if you want suggestions on realtors. Houses can be tough to find but I'd say the market is slowing. I'm excited for you.

I'm curious which part of PA? My wife and I both are from there and now live in Bradford. We like it here. But really any of the surrounding towns are nice. Lower ranked would be Newport and Claremont. Highest ranked Sunapee, New London, Newbury. Middle ranked Bradford, Sutton, Warner.