Centre County, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
158,041 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,748 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$308,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$622 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,076 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

State College Metro Area
1
Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

State College Metro Area
1
Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 11 25
Feb 2 9 27
Mar 3 8 35
Apr 3 1 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 2 6 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (50%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, PA State Senate District 25, PA State House District 82, PA
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Schools

Benner El Sch
2 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Wingate El Sch
3 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Bald Eagle Area JSHS
3 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Bellefonte El Sch
4 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Mount Nittany Medical Center
6 miles, SW • 5 star
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
25 miles, S • 4.1 star
Lock Haven Hospital
25 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
76 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
93 miles, W • 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
100 miles, NE • 1 star
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