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Boalsburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Centre County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
4,653 Population 802/sq mi density
$106,806 Median Income $54,223 per capita
$400,000 Home Value $416,623 Zillow
$1,269 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 1,118 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$106,806 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,269/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Boalsburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,806
42% above
$54,223 per capita
Home Value
$400,000
42% above
Zillow: $416,623
Median Rent
$1,269/mo
9% above
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
46/100K
88% below
1,118/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.3%
97% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Boalsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Boalsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
142%
Home Value
142%
Rent
109%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
197%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Boalsburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Boalsburg residents earn a median household income of $106,806 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,223. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,610 business establishments, including 342 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Boalsburg is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $416,623. Median rent is $1,269/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Safety & Crime

Boalsburg reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,118/100K.

Education

66.3% of adults in Boalsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Boalsburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population4,653
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density802/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,806
Per Capita$54,223
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$11,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208

Housing

A+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,269
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$416,623
Housing Units2,026
Rent Burden30.9%

Crime

F
Violent46/100K
Property1,118/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death4,450/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,153 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+66.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+27.8%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute17 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Boalsburg was built in 1986.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 342 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.