Centre Hall, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Centre County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,548 Population 2,497/sq mi density
$70,469 Median Income $31,616 per capita
$246,000 Home Value $344,014 Zillow
$1,030 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$70,469 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$246,000 home value, $1,030/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Centre Hall, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,469
6% below
$31,616 per capita
Home Value
$246,000
13% below
Zillow: $344,014
Median Rent
$1,030/mo
11% below
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
30% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
206% above
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Centre Hall Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
87%
Rent
89%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
306%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Centre Hall a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Centre Hall residents earn a median household income of $70,469 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,616. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% 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 Centre Hall is $246,000 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $344,014. Median rent is $1,030/month, with 24.3% 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 1951.

Education

23.5% of adults in Centre Hall hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Centre Hall has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,548
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density2,497/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,469
Per Capita$31,616
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$11,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208

Housing

A+
Home Value$246,000
Rent$1,030
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$344,014
Housing Units627
Rent Burden24.3%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death4,450/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,313 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Centre Hall was founded in 1847.
The median home in Centre Hall was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 342 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.