Patton Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
15,720 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
71.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,175 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$370,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$755 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,313 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Centre County
1
State College Metro Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Centre County
1
State College Metro Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 12 25
Feb 3 9 27
Mar 3 8 36
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 3 6 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, PA State Senate District 35, PA State House District 77, PA
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Schools

Park Forest MS
2 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Park Forest El Sch
2 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Gray's Woods El Sch
3 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Mount Nittany Medical Center
4 miles, SE • 5 star
Tyrone Regional Health Network
20 miles, W • 4.1 star
Penn Highlands Huntindon
24 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
75 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
87 miles, W • 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
106 miles, NE • 1 star
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