Best Places to Live in State College Metro Area, Pennsylvania

State College, Pennsylvania is located in the scenic rolling hills of Central Pennsylvania. Home to Penn State University, visitors can explore the university’s museums and art galleries as well as its diverse sporting and cultural events. State College also offers a variety of outdoor activities from hiking at Mt Nittany to skiing at Tussey Mountain. With many restaurants, breweries, and wineries dotted throughout the area, locals and tourists alike can savor local cuisine while admiring picturesque views of the countryside. From vibrant nightlife to spectacular outdoor attractions, State College has something for everyone. College town - Central Pennsylvania in the Nittany Valley at the central Allegheny ridge.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in State College Metro Area is 4.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. State College Metro Area jobs have decreased by 0.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, State College Metro Area's cost of living is 3.8% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare State College Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the State College metro area, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the State College metro area remained narrowly Democratic, 51.4% to 46.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

State College Metro Area's population is 158,879 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 6.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in State College Metro Area is Real Estate: $293,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 12.6%.

SCHOOLS

State College Metro Area public schools spend $16,255 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.4 students per teacher in State College Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in State College

It's a good time to buy in State College. Home Appreciation is up 12.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in State College is $293,600.

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