Relocating to State College
Consistently Ranked Among Best Places to Live
Many publications and organizations have ranked State College as a great place to live:
- State College was ranked No. 1 as the lowest stress city in the United States by Psychology Today.
- Money magazine rated State College as one of the best place to live among northeast small cities.
- Forbes magazine's ranked State College among the "Best Smaller Metros for Business."
- Sperling ranked State College among the best small cities nationwide in the low-crime category, pointing to the area's low crime rates across the board. Being a safe place to live also helped State College rank ninth nationwide on Forbes magazine's list of best smaller communities to live.
Education
By far, the region is best known as the home of Penn State University, the largest institution of higher learning in the state. On the K-12 level, five school districts serve most of the county, each one regularly beating state averages in test scores and graduation rates.
Arts and Culture
Theatre fans can enjoy several Broadway shows at the Eisenhower Auditorium at Penn State University, which also attracts a variety of other national and international musical and theatrical performances. The Bryce Jordan Center features concerts by some of the nation’s biggest selling touring acts each year.
Sports and the Great Outdoors
Outdoor sporting enthusiasts love the region, which offers some of the best trout fishing and hunting in the state. Hiking and mountain biking enthusiasts can enjoy several local trails, and golfers, too, will find the recreational opportunities thrilling as several public and private courses exist in the local area.
For those who prefer spectator sports, State College offers affordable fun at a Single-A baseball game by the Spikes, an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Also, Penn State University hosts Division 1 college athletics in more than 25 sports, including Big 10 football.
For more information on living and working in State College, visit the Chamber of Business & Industry in Centre County.
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