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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
State College, PA vs Garden City, NY

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Are people in Garden City older or younger than people in State College?
- The Median Age in Garden City is 20.1 years older than in State College.

Are housing costs cheaper in Garden City or State College?
- Garden City housing costs are 177.4% more expensive than State College housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Garden City or State College?
- The average commute for residents of Garden City is 21.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of State College.

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.

Things to do in Garden City?
Garden City, NY is a village located in the Town of Hempstead on Long Island. It has a population of over 22,000 and is home to many large corporations. It is known for its beautiful parks, historic buildings and venues, and vibrant arts scene.

 State College, PAGarden City, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,087329,725,481
 Median Income$43,015  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$355,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.37  Unlock26.38
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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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Reviews for Garden City    2 Reviews
Kathleen · Garden City, NY
Garden City
Over 16 years ago

Expensive, pretty, good commute to New York  More

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Iris · Garden City, NY
transportation
Over 18 years ago

Bus and railroad service is excellent. However, there is too much traffic. Travelling across town takes at least 15 minutes during off peak hours. Around noon and six  More

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