City safety & data profile

State CollegePA

State College, PA is a 42K-resident city in Centre County with a median household income of $45,424.

Centre County, Pennsylvania. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for State College, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. State College has a population larger than 75% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $437,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

42K
Population
Top 25%
By size
$45,424
Median income
$437,800
Median home
38.1%
Poverty rate

The read on State College

State College posts a median household income higher than 5% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the State College area.

Top 95%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near State College

Where State College income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$45,424 Bottom 5% higher than 5% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. PA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading State College, PA beyond the headline numbers

State College sits inside Centre County, Pennsylvania, at roughly 40.79°N, -77.86°W. Population 42,161, $45,424 median household income. Median home value $437,800, median rent $1,273. Poverty rate 38.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: State College's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 37.5%. 1 hospital in/around State College, 5/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for State College from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
42,161
State College
Median Income
$45,424
-33% vs avg
Median Home Value
$437,800
+92% vs avg
Median Age
21.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Centre County) - State College's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
159K+3%
Median Income
$74,291+48%
Median Home Value
$323,500+68%
Poverty Rate
16.3%-20%
Unemployment
4.2%-28%

Economics

Economics indicators for State College, PA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,273/mo
Poverty Rate
38.1% +168% vs avg
Unemployment 5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 68.4%
Work From Home 15.3%
Public Transit 6.4%

Population

White 78.5%
African American 3.9%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
37.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER
STATE COLLEGE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of State College, PA? ▼
State College, PA has a population of 42,161 people, located in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median household income in State College? ▼
The median household income in State College, PA is $45,424 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 38.1%.
What is the median home value in State College? ▼
The median home value in State College, PA is $437,800. Median rent is $1,273/month.
What are the top health concerns in State College? ▼
The top health indicators in State College include Short Sleep Duration (37.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in State College? ▼
State College has 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in State College? ▼
The median age in State College, PA is 21.2 years. 68.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

State College, PA is located in Centre County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 42K and a $45,424 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the State College area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using State College's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the State College area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Centre County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.