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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
State College, PA vs University Place, WA

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Are people in University Place older or younger than people in State College?
- The Median Age in University Place is 16.0 years older than in State College.

Are housing costs cheaper in University Place or State College?
- University Place housing costs are 60.9% more expensive than State College housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, University Place or State College?
- The average commute for residents of University Place is 10.9 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 University Place?
University Place WA sits at the base of Puget Sound offering scenic getaways just a stone’s throw away combined with several cultural attractions like Murray Morgan Bridge Park which tells the history of Tacoma.

 State College, PAUniversity Place, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,565329,725,481
 Median Income$43,015  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$355,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%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 University Place    1 Reviews
Sandra · University Place, WA
Great Schools
Over 17 years ago

University Place is a great supporter of public schools. The community values good education and has no problem supporting funding for schools. This does create higher  More

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