Centre County, PA

Living in Centre County

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Bikeability 74
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Walkability 85
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 66
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Affordability 58
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Public Safety 97
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Airports 9
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 83
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Schools 79
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Residents

162k Population +11k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
45% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years41%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black4%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate29%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree22%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone13%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
76% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector61%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van77%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked9%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$235k Median Home Value +$59k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$914 Median Monthly Rent +$203 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke2%
Electricity42%
Fuel oil, kerosene22%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas24%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Centre County

United States45
Pennsylvania34

Property Crime in Centre County

United States48
Pennsylvania30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 3 12
Feb 27 3 10
Mar 35 3 9
Apr 47 4 1
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 50 3 0
Nov 40 4 2
Dec 29 3 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Centre County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding47
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Centre County, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Centre County, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near Centre County, PA

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Lock Haven University
26 miles, NE
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Juniata College
30 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Centre County, PA

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Lock Haven Hospital
25 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Centre County, PA

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