State College, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
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
40,669 332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
30.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
70.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,132 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
48.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$414,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$736 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,150 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
23.5% 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 2 11 25
Feb 2 9 28
Mar 2 8 36
Apr 3 1 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 2 5 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 33%
Hillary Clinton 62%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, PA State Senate District 25, PA State House District 77, PA
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Schools

Easterly Parkway El Sch
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
State College Area HS
<1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Mount Nittany Medical Center
2 miles, NE • 5 star
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
19 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Penn Highlands Huntindon
22 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Tyrone Regional Health Network
22 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
71 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
89 miles, W • 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
107 miles, NE • 1 star
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