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State College

#5 in Best Places to Live in Centre County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A+
    State College is a town in Pennsylvania with a population of 40,352. State College is in Centre County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in State College offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In State College there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in State College and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in State College are highly rated.
    Population
    40,352
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $334,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,112
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      71%
    • Own
      29%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      54.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      18.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      13.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      61.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      847.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      25.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      4%
    • 10-17 years
      3%
    • 18-24 years
      62%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      5%
    • 45-54 years
      4%
    • 55-64 years
      5%
    • 65+ years
      6%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      43%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      15%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      11%
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    Working in State College

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,015
    National
    $69,021
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