At a Glance
Median Income
$65,893
$21,323 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.1% poverty rate
How Nittany Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nittany's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nittany a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nittany residents earn a median household income of $65,893 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,323. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,610 business establishments, including 342 restaurants.
Education
17.9% of adults in Nittany hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nittany has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population747
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density526/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.0%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,893
Per Capita$21,323
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$11,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership90.1%
Zillow$202,002
Housing Units168
Rent Burden35.7%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Premature Death4,450/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation916 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute30 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Nittany was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.8% 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.