State College is a medium-sized borough located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 40,687 people and 19 associated neighborhoods, State College is the 16th largest community in Pennsylvania.

State College real estate is some of the most expensive in Pennsylvania, although State College house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Also of interest is that State College has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in State College telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 12.63% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Because State College has a very large number of students who are 18 years or older and in college, it is thought of as a college town. This has a major influence on local State College lifestyle, entertainment, and culture in general. Life in State College is very much tied to the academic calendar: when students return from the summer break in the fall, one will notice them out and about, buying groceries, out with friends, and generally getting re-acquainted with each other. In State College people study hard and play hard, and there is ample opportunity to do both.

State College, while not large, also appears to be attractive to some younger, educated professionals, who help shape the character of the borough.

Residents of the borough have the good fortune of having one of the shortest daily commutes compared to the rest of the country. On average, they spend only 16.93 minutes getting to work every day.

A lot of people in State College take the bus for their daily commute. For the size of the borough, the number of people who use public transportation is quite high. For many people in State College, this fills their need for low-cost transportation.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in State College. 70.92% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in State College in 2022 was $23,979, which is low income relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $95,916 for a family of four. However, State College contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. State College also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 42.12% of its population below the federal poverty line.

State College is a somewhat ethnically-diverse borough. The people who call State College home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of State College residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in State College include German, Irish, Italian, English, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in State College is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Spanish.