Living in State College
State College is a large place in Pennsylvania, United States, home to 42,161 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 13%, #1,512 of 12,111), single pensioners (top 18%, #1,668 of 9,474), retired couples (top 23%, #2,103 of 9,474).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 15 min and sets around 22:47; in late June it sets around 2:46.
How State College ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 56 | #3,250 of 11,898 | #398 of 961 | Map |
| Low-income household | 31 | #6,611 of 9,771 | #513 of 522 | Map |
| Low-income family | 50 | #3,040 of 8,006 | #372 of 490 | Map |
| Single parent | 54 | #2,432 of 6,237 | #209 of 299 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #2,103 of 9,474 | #178 of 670 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,668 of 9,474 | #178 of 670 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #2,410 of 10,762 | #173 of 615 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 55 | #4,733 of 7,271 | #288 of 318 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 24 | #7,382 of 8,006 | #484 of 490 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 37 | #7,231 of 12,111 | #620 of 717 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 42 | #5,050 of 7,271 | #249 of 318 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 64 | #2,997 of 9,474 | #249 of 670 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 58 | #4,668 of 18,063 | #228 of 1167 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 28 | #6,474 of 16,523 | #343 of 1057 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 43 | #9,638 of 18,063 | #690 of 1167 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #5,706 of 16,523 | #426 of 1057 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 46 | #7,343 of 21,167 | #501 of 1404 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #1,512 of 12,111 | #80 of 717 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 35 | #8,069 of 12,111 | #518 of 717 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Park Forest Village 5 km
- Bellefonte (Pennsylvania) 15 km
- Lewistown (Pennsylvania) 33 km
- Tyrone (Pennsylvania) 35 km
- Huntingdon (Pennsylvania) 37 km
- Shiloh (Pennsylvania, 11,217 residents) 46 km
- Lock Haven 52 km
- Altoona (Pennsylvania) 54 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.