State College is a college town located in central Pennsylvania. It is home to Penn State University, a major research university with over 45,000 students enrolled. With its high student population, the town offers a wide variety of things to do for visitors and residents alike. From outdoor activities such as hiking trails and fishing spots, to cultural attractions like quaint museums and art galleries, there's something for everyone! The nightlife scene is also active with bustling pubs and nightclubs throughout the downtown area. Furthermore, the city is known for its vibrant festivals and interesting local exhibits that showcase the area's history and culture.
Residents of State College rave about the warmth of their community; many feel connected with each other due to their shared interests in Penn State athletics or other activities. Visitors comment on the beauty of the surrounding landscape as well as how friendly and welcoming the locals are. In addition, visitors also appreciate how easy it is to navigate around town given its grid system of roads and walkable streets. With all these things going for it, no wonder State College has earned high reviews from both locals and visitors alike!
based on 27 ReviewsGet to know State College with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited State College
Great Place to Raise a Family - 3/12/2007
Having grown up in a more urban environment, one that I still go back to visit, I really appreciate the livability of the State College area. The schools, the parks and outdoors, the ease of getting around, the attractions that a major university brings...all combine to make this a great place to
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For quite some time now - 1/25/2007
I have family in the state college area and it always draws people in because the schools are good and the crime is low. For young people starting out it is mostly a nightmare. It is difficult to find a job that will give you the hours you need or the pay that you deserve. In my experience if you work hard you can move up quickly but the pay typically will not reflect the added responsibilities. I have worked in many different types of work and all and all I think that state college is a hampster wheel. The whole town caters to the students because they make up such a large percent of the population but if you don't work at the university it is difficult to find opportunity here. It is a nice place to raise children but if you don't have a great job lined up prepare to live paycheck to paycheck until you decide to
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Gloomy city - 11/30/2006
I've lived in State College for seven years and it's the gloomiest place I've ever been. The sun rarely comes out here from November through April, and statistics show we get more rain than Seattle. Be sure that you don't have Seasonal Affect Disorder if you decide to move here or you might become suicidal. We are trying to get out of here as soon as
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College Town through and through - 7/9/2006
I live here as a young adult, as a mother, as a worker and as a wife to a college student. I love how family orientated it is, and how safe it is...I think thats whats attracting people here...hence, the housing boom... however, I am bored here as a young adult. I've already been through college, Im not in that population anymore, therefore Downtown has no appeal to me. After living here for 6 months, I feel like I've gotten to see what State College has to offer --> Bored. My next move will look to combine the great family feel of State College, but within distance of Adult activities/attractions. I thought I'd have an escape from the boredom with shopping, but not even that is fulfilling here -->lack of good retail shops.
Not only that, State College is growing FAST, they need to becareful with their Urban Planning / Development Projects. Some of the plans I am seeing include tight narrow streets with houses built nearly on-top of each other and then commercial
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eh, not quite.... - 6/27/2006
I'm a professor at Penn State, and I went to an Ivy League school. PSU students are below par (and I was at a different state university previously, so I'm not just comparing it to the Ivy League schools, which would be a joke).
Bottom line is, there are a lot of people who swear allegiance to State College, but the comments I made earlier are quite true. The fact that you had a good college experience is quite telling. It is a good town to be a college student, not so much an adult...especially if you have taste buds, or just good taste in general. Get over
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To the ignorant post below - 6/23/2006
Wow, you are one ignorant person. I take offense to what you say about Penn State students. I am a proud engineering graduate from Penn State and have a great job Colorado. I HAVE lived in other places, and traveled many places. Originally, from Pittsburgh, I have lived in Philly and the Washington area as well. I also was born and raised in a small town in Central Pennsylvania. I am sorry State College does not have the international restaurants you get in big cities, but it is a SMALL TOWN. Also, for being a SMALL TOWN you get a lot of options there then you would in most. State college has one of the best small town atmospheres I have seen. I knew many people whom badmouthed Penn State and the town. They lived in State College, failed out of the good school Penn State, and can’t get any of the beautiful Penn State Women to talk to them, so you badmouth it. Not saying, this is you. I have no idea why somebody who doesn’t go to Penn State would living there if they didn’t
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Pathetic pathetic pathetic - 6/3/2006
I like how posters here have been raving about the great "international" food choices...can you actually name some beyond Indian Pavillion? Oh, here's the catch....they have to be good restaurants...not the cheesy "oriental" cuisine that is a hodge-podge of many types of mediocre foods...Zola's is good, but pricey. If you are a vegetarian, you can enjoy their 1-2 vegetarian options...that won't get old.
This place is built for students. Not high quality students, Penn State students. If you are a student and you enjoy being drunk and not attending classes, this is a place you best check out.
The social scene here for adults is pathetic. Perhaps it is a good place to raise kids.
The housing market is out of control. People ask exorbitant prices for ugly homes. Guess when you are the only "city" in the middle of nowhere, people want to be in that location. It also helps that SC has the only school district in the region where students are
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state college, pa - 5/22/2006
It is difficult to make ends meet in this area if you do not have an established career. The rental rates are very high compared to what employers are willing to pay. This is a college area and the students usually have there parents pay there rent and then work for spending money, if that is financially the situation you are in then this place is as good as
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Good Family Town - 5/17/2006
Being a military family, we have lived in several towns before State College. After nine months here, I think it is a really good place for a family. Granted, we stay away from the downtown area during the school year due to the students, but the city has many activities for the kids. I do think the school district is over-rated, given the amount of property tax we have to
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