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Nittany, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Nittany is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 747. Residents earn $65,893 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
747 Population 526/sq mi density
$65,893 Median Income $21,323 per capita
$241,800 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,893 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$241,800 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,893
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $241,800
14% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.9%
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.1%
14% higher than US avg

How Nittany Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population747
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density526/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 60%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,893
Per Capita$21,323
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$11,249M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$241,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units168
Rent Burden35.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation916 ft (279 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute30 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries5

Is Nittany a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Nittany receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Nittany offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Nittany is $65,893, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Nittany is $241,800, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Nittany experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches, including 43.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Nittany has a population of 747 with a density of 526 people per square mile. The median age is 38.6 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (60%), with 23.2% Hispanic, 4.6% Asian.

Population

747
Total Population
526
People / sq mi
38.6yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Nittany vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.2%
10% above US avg
Spanish13.8%
3% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Nittany vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Nittany is $65,893, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Nittany vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,893
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$21,323
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
IRS Avg AGI$84,665

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.1%
14% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,610
County GDP$11,249M

Business (County)

Restaurants342
Healthcare404
Retail407
Manufacturing161

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,489
85% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.6 min
Drive Alone97.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Nittany is $241,800, 14% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$241,800
14% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden35.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.1%
Housing Units168
Median Year Built1992

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,489
85% above US avg
Effective Rate2.68%
Nittany 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 is 41.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.5 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall43.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation916 ft (279 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density526/sq mi
Coordinates40.9947°N, 77.5521°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42027
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.8-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.1%
D 50.9%

Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.9%
47% below US avg
High School+94.4%
Graduate Degree+3.5%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density526/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities404
Restaurants342
Retail Stores407

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.6 min
Drive Alone97.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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