Welcome to
State College Borough
A municipality in central Pennsylvania. It’s home to Penn State University’s main campus. There is something for everyone.
State College is a municipality in central Pennsylvania. It’s home to Penn State University’s main campus. There is something for everyone, ranging from outdoor activities to sporting events and community events. If you like to Hike and Bike, you have Rothrock State Forest, Shingletown Gap, or Mt Nittany Trailhead that feature over 150 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. For cyclists, some of the most beautiful and challenging rides are featured across central Pennsylvania. How about the Arts? Well you can visit The Centre for Performing Arts at Eisenhower Auditorium, a multi-tiered venue at Penn State showcasing well-known musicians, Broadway shows and dance artists. Area wineries your thing? There are several wineries that have great atmosphere, Seven Mountains Winery and Happy Valley, to name a few. There are lots of great activities for children. How about a day at Millbrook Marsh discover the wonders of nature by exploring the unique marsh ecosystem at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center.
Connect with your inner childhood while wandering through the beautiful pollinator garden and enjoy wildlife viewing at one of the observation decks. How about Discovery Space, where you can enjoy this exciting, growing science museum of interactive exhibits and hands-on programs designed to provide valuable informal science education, especially in the areas of Science. Enjoy walking downtown to restaurants with outdoor seating, shopping, and the Penn State Campus. If sports are what you love, you have hit a homerun here with Football, hockey, volleyball, and wrestling on the Penn State Campus. We even have our own Minor League baseball team, the Spikes. State College Borough has several charming neighborhoods, such as College Heights, where the first homes were built in the 1880's, to Holmes Foster, which is part of the Holmes-Foster/Highlands National Register Historic District. Highlands, College Heights North, Hunters Ridge, State College South, Southwest, and Vallamont.
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College Heights
College Heights North
Downtown
Greentree
Highlands
Holmes-Foster
Hunters Ridge
Nittany Hills
Penfield
State College South
State College Southwest
Tusseyview
Urban Village
Vallamont
Way Subdivision
Community Field
East Fairmont Park
Sidney Friedman Parklet
High Point Park
Holmes-Foster Park
Lederer Park
Nittany Village Park
Orchard Park
Radio Park Ballfields
Smithfield Park
South Hills Park
Sunset Park
Tusseyview Park
William Welch Community Pool
65,813 people live in State College Borough, where the median age is 28.6 and the average individual income is $43,106.231. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around State College Borough, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Boalsburg Farmers Market, Chew Chew Bun, and Wasson Farm Market.
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| Dining · $ | 3.91 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.5 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.31 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 2.87 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.82 miles | 58 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.39 miles | 33 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.11 miles | 9 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.86 miles | 6 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.59 miles | 6 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.6 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.82 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.01 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.9 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.48 miles | 10 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.89 miles | 7 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.99 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.56 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.42 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.08 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.24 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.52 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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State College Borough has 27,756 households, with an average household size of 4.53. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in State College Borough do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 65,813 people call State College Borough home. The population density is 1,238.882 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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110 West Main Street Boalsburg, PA 16827
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