Centre County

PA · Pop. 62,307 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Centre County is a suburban county in PA with a population of approximately 62,307.

$/Acre: $2,592

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 175 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 49.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.34%

Combined Sales Tax6.34%

Cost of Living Index96.8

Median Household Income$40,226

Poverty Rate22.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,592

Median Home Price$184K

Acres for Sale3395

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season175 days

Annual Rainfall38.7 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,540 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)169 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K438

Property Crime /100K281

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyModerate