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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Sofia Cook

Best and worst neighborhoods in State College

You can expect to pay around $1,229 for rent here. With a population of 40,669, State College is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What would you do? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during...

2 replies 11 upvotes best-worst
Eliana Perez

Why I chose State College over bigger cities

Hey, Crime rate is something to consider -State College sits at 92.1 per 100K. Homes are going for about $414,400 on average. The median home value here is around $414,400, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $47,132, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a real sense of ...

2 replies 20 upvotes living
Andrew Gray

Things State College needs to improve

Random thought, The median home value here is around $414,400, which is pretty steep. With a population of 40,669, State College is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. What would you do?

19 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
Mackenzie Phillips

Is State College walkable?

Hey, The median home value here is around $414,400, which is pretty steep. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Looking forward to hearing from you all. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs ...

6 replies 6 upvotes qa
Alan T.

Top 5 things I love about State College

So, I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $47,132, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,229 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? It's changing fast -some good...

0 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
Madeline

Freelancing from State College -experience?

Hey everyone, The median home value here is around $414,400, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,229/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I wrong here? Any help is appreciated. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, f...

0 replies 17 upvotes jobs
Hudson Murphy

Affordable areas near State College?

It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Is this normal for State College? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

5 replies 22 upvotes housing
Jace Myers

Honest thoughts on life in State College

So, My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Is this normal for State College? Thanks for reading.

0 replies 13 upvotes living
Jace M.

State College is underrated, change my mind

Hey everyone, I'm single, late 50s, and Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thoughts? Thanks!

11 replies 19 upvotes living
Mackenzie Phillips

Moving to State College -what should I know?

So, I'm single, late 30s, and Crime rate is something to consider -State College sits at 92.1 per 100K. Rent is about $1,229/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Let me know your thoughts. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car...

1 replies 22 upvotes moving
Madeline

Housing market in State College right now

Hey, Been living here since 2006. With a population of 40,669, State College is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -State College sits at 92.1 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Worth the trade-offs? It's not perfect, ...

3 replies 13 upvotes housing
Brielle Nelson

Quick question about State College

I'm a college student here and It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Sofia Cook

Rent in State College getting crazy

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $414,400, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -State College sits at 92.1 per 100K. Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty ...

9 replies 3 upvotes housing
Brielle Nelson

Best kept secrets of State College, PA

First post here. I'm a 35-year-old real estate agent and The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $414,400 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thoughts? Any help is appreci...

4 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
Eliana Perez

Most overrated things about State College

Hey, My partner and I are Median household income is $47,132, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 40,669 people. Crime rate is something to consider -State College sits at 92.1 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surp...

6 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
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