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State College, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Centre County County
State College, PA
At a Glance
How State College Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows State College's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is State College a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
State College residents earn a median household income of $47,132 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,675. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% 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 State College is $414,400 , 47% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,832. Median rent is $1,229/month, with 43.6% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
State College reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 935/100K. The murder rate is 5.1/100K.
Education
70.7% of adults in State College hold a bachelor's degree or higher (110% above the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
State College 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.