As of 2012, State College Metro Area's population is 153,990 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 13.43 percent. --------------------The median home cost in State College Metro Area is $179,500. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.12 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, State College Metro Area's cost of living is 6.20% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------State College Metro Area public schools spend $6,244 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 14.2 students per teacher in State College Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in State College Metro Area is 4.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. State College Metro Area jobs have Increased by 0.31 percent.
Ranked #1 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #2 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Small Towns)
Ranked #2 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Small Towns)
Ranked #31 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #45 Best Green Cities
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 | Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------State College Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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