Livability Score

86
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (30) A+
Webster's Bookstore Cafe
Coffee Shop
Elxir Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Good Day Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bagel Crust - Beaver
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
The Cheese Shoppe
Coffee Shop
Agape Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Irving's Bagels
Coffee Shop
Tea Time
Coffee Shop
Cafe Wow
Coffee Shop
Abba Java Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Vibe Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Poindexter
Coffee Shop
Bagel Crust - Calder
Coffee Shop
Mr. Wish
Coffee Shop
Sowers Harvest Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Toasted Bagel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Off the Ground
Coffee Shop
Sisu Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
EDGE Cafe (West)
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Mix
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (31) A+
3 Dots
Art Gallery
Penn State Downtown Theatre Center
Theatre Arts
Blue Brick Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Basement Nightspot
Nightclub
State Theatre
Theatre Arts
Douglas Albert Gallery
Art Gallery
Pilato Studios
Art Gallery
The Land-Grant Frescoes
Art Gallery
EMS Museum and Art Gallery
Museum
Schwab Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Robeson Gallery
Art Gallery
The HUB Gallery
Art Gallery
Art Alley
Art Gallery
HUB Plaza Wall Fountain
Attraction
The Center for Arts & Crafts at Penn State
Theatre Arts
Lion Shrine
Attraction
Eisenhower Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Patterson Gallery
Art Gallery
Esber Recital Hall
Theatre Arts
Matson Museum of Anthropology
Museum
Pavilion Theartre
Theatre Arts
Palmer Museum of Art
Museum
Edwin W. Zoller Gallery
Art Gallery
Playhouse Theater
Theatre Arts
The Frost Entomological Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (82) A+
Gumby's Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wines & Spirits
Alcohol
Wings Over Happy Valley
Fast Food
Local Whiskey
Bar
Phyrst
Bar
Famous Ernie's Steaks
Fast Food
Old Gold Pizza
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Beer Belly's
Beverages
Champ's Downtown
Bar
Canyon Pizza
Fast Food
The Brewery
Bar
Canyon Wings
Fast Food
Blue & White Bottle Shop
Beverages
A's Pub
Bar
Duck Donuts
Fast Food
Doggie's Pizza
Fast Food
Yallah Taco
Fast Food
Lupita's Authentic Mexican Food
Fast Food
Jax Bar & Kitchen
Bar
Bill Pickle's Tap Room
Bar
Bradley's Steaks and Hoagies
Fast Food
Zeno's Pub
Bar
The Shandygaff
Bar
Fitness (15) A+
East Coast Health & Fitness
Gym
The Meetinghouse on Atherton
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Bernard and Nancy Gutterman Family Center for Jewish Life
Community Centre
Bhakti Yoga Center
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
LionHeart Fitness Center
Gym
White Building
Gym
Fitology
Gym
Hepper Fitness Center
Gym
Nittany Community Center
Community Centre
Weston Community Center
Community Centre
Osmond Athletic Club
Gym
Lasch Football Building
Gym
Central PA Mixed Martial Arts
Gym
PYP Studio
Gym
Power Train
Gym
Victory Sports and Fitness
Gym
The Park Fitness Center
Gym
Koko Fit Club
Gym
The North Club
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
State College Strength and Conditioning
Gym
Wellness in Motion
Gym
Groceries (8) A+
Global Foods
Grocery Store
McLanahan's Downtown Market
Grocery Store
Gemelli
Bakery
Golden Dragon Market
Grocery Store
Sweet Tooth Bakery
Bakery
Krishnan's Indian Market
Grocery Store
Aone Mart
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
Far Corners Asian Market
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
East Asian Market
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
Maine Bay & Berry Co.
Seafood
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Nature's Pantry
Grocery Store
Dolce Vita Desserts
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (42) A+
Sidney Friedman Park
Park
Foundry Park
Park
Alumni Garden
Park
Westerly Parkway Wetland Education Center
Park
Fairmount Park
Park
South Hills Park
Park
Upper Playground
Playground
Holmes-Foster Park
Park
Smithfield Park
Park
Holmes-Foster Lower Playground
Playground
Nittany Village Park
Park
Lederer Park
Park
Corl Street Playground
Playground
Tussey View Park
Park
Walnut Springs Park
Park
H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens
Park
Orchard Park
Park
Park Ave Lower Intramural Fields
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Shamrock Park
Park
Upper Intramural Fields
Park
High Point Park
Park
Blue Band Practice IM Fields
Park
Haymarket Park
Park
S&A Park
Park
Shops (87) A+
State College International Market
Convenience Store
JK Lash & Brow
Beauty
fresh n fill
Convenience Store
Computer Communications
Electronics
Hair DeZigns Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
Happy Valley Optical
Optician
Growing Tree Toys
Toys
Kitchen Kaboodle
Houseware
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Your Shirts Ink
Clothing
Nail Time
Beauty
For Men Only
Hairdresser
Webster's Bookstore Cafe
Books
Tame Your Mane
Hairdresser
top salon
Hairdresser
Woodrings Floral Gardens
Florist
SHair-eng S'tyling Salon
Hairdresser
Connecting Point
Electronics
Salon Beautiful
Hairdresser
Connections
Clothing
Target
Department Store
The Candy Shop
Clothing
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Signature Engraving
Gift Shop
SupplySource
Furniture
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 12.2% take public transportation in State College.
Public Transit Stops (142)
Stops & Stations A+
South Pugh Street at East Nittany Avenue
Bus Stop
South Pugh Street at East Fairmount Avenue
Bus Stop
240 South Pugh Street (Days Inn)
Bus Stop
South Pugh Street at East Hamilton Avenue Outbound
Bus Stop
South Pugh Street at East Hamilton Avenue Inbound
Bus Stop
Opposite 240 South Pugh Street
Bus Stop
Beaver Avenue at Schlow Library/CATA Office
Bus Stop
South Atherton Street at West Fairmount Avenue Inbound
Bus Stop
South Atherton Street at Fairmount Avenue Outbound
Bus Stop
South Pugh Street at Waring Avenue
Bus Stop
South Atherton Street at Highland Alley
Bus Stop
South Pugh Street at East College Avenue
Bus Stop
909 South Pugh Street
Bus Stop
South Burrowes Street at Calder Way
Bus Stop
South Burrowes Street at the James Elliott Building
Bus Stop
East College Avenue at South Allen Street
Bus Stop
805 South Atherton Street
Bus Stop
South Atherton Street at Pizza Hut
Bus Stop
East Beaver Avenue at Beaver Hill Apartments
Bus Stop
South Atherton Street at West Beaver Avenue Outbound
Bus Stop
1006 South Pugh Street
Bus Stop
West College Avenue at University Club
Bus Stop
1015 South Pugh Street
Bus Stop
East College Avenue at Atherton Hall
Bus Stop
Easterly Parkway at Old Boalsburg Road
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
12.2% B+
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cost of living D

The cost of living in State College is 121/100 - which is 23% higher than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B

State College crime rates are 1,690 per 100k, which is 4% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,421 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
269 crimes per 100k B
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employment C-

The median income in State College is $38,076 - which is 31% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$38,076 F
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (18)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
State College Police Department
Police
Dr. Chris J. Devlin DMD
Doctor
Central Pennsylvania Endodontics
Dentist
Senior & Associates
Dentist
Olsen & Associates
Dentist
Dr. Younkins & Associates
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Alpha Fire Company
Fire Station
U.S. Veins Clinic
Clinic
Ennis Chiropractic and Wellness Center
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Donald Marks Family Dentistry
Dentist
J.C. Blair 611 State College Imaging Center
Clinic
Pandolph & Polansky Family Practice
Doctor
Mount Nittany Health
Clinic
Penn State University Police
Police
University Health Services
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Penn State University Police Stadium Command Post
Police
Stadium Medical Facility
Ambulance Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Centre LifeLink EMS
Ambulance Station
Penn State University Police
Police
Rolling Ridge Dental Care
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing C

State College home prices are $332,100 - which is 98% higher than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$332,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
8.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The State College graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
68% C+
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (21) A+
Our Children'S Center
Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Easterly Parkway El Sch
Bennett Family Center
Our Lady Of Victory Catholic School
Nittany Valley Cs
Corl Street El Sch
State College Friends School
Young Scholars Of Central Pa Cs
The Goddard School
Nittany Christian School
Radio Park El Sch
Soaring Heights School
Houserville/Lemont El Sch
Centre Learning Community Cs
Wonderland Cs
Mount Nittany El Sch
Mount Nittany Ms
Park Forest Montessori School
Park Forest El Sch
Park Forest Ms
High Schools (2) F
State College Area Hs
Soaring Heights School
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ratings A+

State College has an overall rating of 85% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes B+
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  • State College has a Livability Score of 86/100, which is considered exceptional
  • State College crime rates are 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in State College is 23% higher than the Pennsylvania average

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State College, PA City Review 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 18, 2015) I have lived in State College PA for my entire life. I love the small-town feel of the city, and also the proximity to plenty of shopping, restaurants and nightlife. I like driving down the highway and seeing the rows of wildflowers. This picturesque area has so much charm and ap ...Read More peal. There are only about 42,000 people who live here, but to me it seems like the perfect size. You can get down the main drag of town, and there is no congestion. The Pennsylvania State University is here, and that brings in some new blood into the city.

Sports enthusiasts will love the Penn State Nittany Lions football team. There is a real sense of team spirit around these parts and come game day, you want to avoid the stadium area. Beaver Stadium is the second largest in the Western Hemisphere. Game day has a crowd. Those who love the arts will enjoy a performance from the Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra. They have won many awards and listening to them is the perfect way to spend the day.

I love that there are so many farmers nearby. We often visit the Downtown Farmers' Market and get our produce for a fraction of the retail price. Hometown pride is big here, so buying local means allot to us. When I want to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors, I heard over to Mount Nittany. The hiking trails are beautiful here, especially during the falls month's when the leaves have changed.

Most people do their grocery shopping at Wegmans Food Markets or the local Walmart. For hospitals, we have one of the best. Mount Nittany Medical Center is a state of the art facility that caters to their patients. For clothes and housewares, there are several types of shopping malls available. The Creekside Plaza, North Atherton Place and Colonnade at State College are just a few. It's a great place to work, live and play, and I am so proud to call this area home. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in State College? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sidney Friedman Park
      Foundry Park
      Alumni Garden
      Westerly Parkway Wetland Education Center
      Fairmount Park
      South Hills Park
      Upper Playground
      Holmes-Foster Park

      Entertainment

      3 Dots
      Penn State Downtown Theatre Center
      Blue Brick Theatre
      The Basement Nightspot
      State Theatre
      Douglas Albert Gallery
      Pilato Studios
      The Land-Grant Frescoes

      Food & Drink

      Gumby's Pizza
      Subway
      Wines & Spirits
      Wings Over Happy Valley
      Local Whiskey
      Phyrst
      Famous Ernie's Steaks
      Old Gold Pizza

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in State College? Of all people who commute, 12.2% take public transportation in State College.
      Drive to Work
      43%

      33% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      28%

      25% higher than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in State College? The cost of living in State College is 121/100 - which is 23% higher than Pennsylvania.
      State College
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in State College? State College crime rates are 1,690, which are 4% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,690 per 100k people

      27% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 60

      27% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      65%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in State College? The median income in State College is $38,076 which is 31% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $38,07631% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,69127% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      50% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is State College a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Dr. Chris J. Devlin DMD
      Ennis Chiropractic and Wellness Center
      Pandolph & Polansky Family Practice

      C Housing

      What are State College home prices? State College home prices are $332,100 - which is 98% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $332,10080% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,08314% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      27%

      58% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does State College have good schools? The State College graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      68%

      42% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      15% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is State College a good place to live? State College has an overall rating of 85% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      10 total surveys

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