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Mountain Top, PA vs State College, PA

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Are people in State College older or younger than people in Mountain Top?
- The Median Age in State College is 22.2 years younger than in Mountain Top.

Are housing costs cheaper in State College or Mountain Top?
- State College housing costs are 34.9% more expensive than Mountain Top housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, State College or Mountain Top?
- The average commute for residents of State College is 6.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mountain Top.

Things to do in Mountain Top?
Mountain Top, PA is a small town located in Luzerne County. It has a population of about 10,000 people and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. It is home to several state parks, including Hickory Run State Park and Frances Slocum State Park.

Things to do in State College?
State College, Pennsylvania sits within Centre county featuring numerous parks combined with stores like Nittany Mall while also having local restaurants like Big Bowl Noodle House.

 Mountain Top, PAState College, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,352329,725,481
 Median Income$90,893  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$263,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.53  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Mountain Top    2 Reviews
Abhd · Mountain Top, PA
Drs And Nurses Living in Mountain Top PA
Over 17 years ago

I feel that the prices of food at the Grocery Store in Mountain Top is because of the many residents who are High Paid Doctors and Nurses who do not care about their  More

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Abhd · Mountain Top, PA
Drs And Nurses Living in Mountain Top PA
Over 17 years ago

I feel that the prices of food at the Grocery Store in Mountain Top is because of the many residents who are High Paid Doctors and Nurses who do not care about their  More

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Reviews for State College    27 Reviews
Kathleen · Bellefonte, PA
Hard to beat State College
Over 6 years ago

I relocated to State College about 30 years ago. We hadn’t planned to stay this long, but life here is “easy”. Outdoor activities are ample. There are many beautiful  More

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AB · Gaithersburg, MD
Some will excel here. Check here to see if you wi
Over 14 years ago

State College is a small "safe" town, you will always see friends, coworkers, physicians, mechanics, supervisors...at the doctor's office, in the store, near your home,  More

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Holly · Ruckersville, VA
NEVER A DULL MOMENT
Over 15 years ago

I lived in State College, PA all my life untill 2006 when we finally moved south where it was warmer. State College itself is a fun place to be when it comes to football  More

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