Housing by town in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Centre County, Pennsylvania has 46 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,207 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,000 in 2015–2019 (+20.7%; No measurable change after inflation).
Unionville has the highest median gross rent ($1,523) and Philipsburg the lowest ($645).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,207 (±$27)
- Households that rent
- 38.2%
- Median household income
- $74,291
- Places
- 46
Cities, towns and townships in Centre County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefonte | $975 | 49.1% | $62,540 | $240,300 | $2,657 |
| Benner Township | $1,245 | 9.0% | $101,228 | $334,200 | $3,045 |
| Boggs Township (Centre County) | $1,084 | 27.2% | $67,500 | $204,100 | $1,954 |
| Burnside Township (Centre County) | $850 | 6.6% | $65,625 | $188,100 | $1,405 |
| Centre Hall | $1,154 | 24.3% | $80,652 | $263,700 | $2,821 |
| College Township | $1,112 | 23.5% | $101,323 | $404,400 | $4,451 |
| Curtin Township | $1,025 | 6.5% | $63,295 | $167,500 | $1,776 |
| Ferguson Township (Centre County) | $1,315 | 41.1% | $85,935 | $404,600 | $4,414 |
| Gregg Township (Centre County) | $961 | 21.3% | $67,292 | $273,800 | $2,848 |
| Haines Township | $1,163 | 16.9% | $76,667 | $273,600 | $2,616 |
| Halfmoon Township | $793 | 6.8% | $121,050 | $443,200 | $4,228 |
| Harris Township | $1,289 | 19.6% | $103,377 | $425,500 | $4,952 |
| Howard | $971 | 21.2% | $69,306 | $195,000 | $2,109 |
| Howard Township | $773 | 8.1% | $90,781 | $238,800 | $2,155 |
| Huston Township (Centre County) | $872 | 10.1% | $81,250 | $235,300 | $2,240 |
| Liberty Township (Centre County) | $988 | 14.1% | $75,766 | $160,400 | $1,492 |
| Marion Township (Centre County) | $1,025 | 11.7% | $67,405 | $262,500 | $3,828 |
| Miles Township | $1,035 | 30.9% | $71,544 | $199,500 | $2,362 |
| Milesburg | $1,104 | 34.8% | $61,442 | $191,800 | $1,510 |
| Millheim | $925 | 12.6% | $73,125 | $246,700 | $2,510 |
| Patton Township | $1,386 | 49.5% | $83,656 | $388,100 | $4,473 |
| Penn Township (Centre County) | $1,292 | 10.8% | $69,550 | $254,700 | $2,504 |
| Philipsburg | $645 | 47.8% | $47,794 | $148,700 | $1,689 |
| Port Matilda | $750 | 40.1% | $50,483 | $203,900 | $1,551 |
| Potter Township (Centre County) | — | 8.1% | $75,385 | $283,200 | $3,404 |
| Rush Township (Centre County) | $891 | 18.5% | $75,732 | $158,500 | $1,806 |
| Snow Shoe | $911 | 19.9% | $77,969 | $178,200 | $1,481 |
| Snow Shoe Township | $731 | 16.5% | $66,161 | $168,700 | $1,547 |
| Spring Township (Centre County) | $1,076 | 32.2% | $77,266 | $273,600 | $3,066 |
| State College | $1,273 | 73.9% | $45,424 | $437,800 | $4,618 |
| Taylor Township (Centre County) | $960 | 8.6% | $77,143 | $218,800 | $1,463 |
| Union Township (Centre County) | $1,278 | 5.2% | $88,500 | $221,200 | $2,289 |
| Unionville | $1,523 | 20.8% | $61,354 | $122,800 | $1,338 |
| Walker Township (Centre County) | $1,025 | 10.7% | $88,866 | $301,400 | $3,401 |
| Worth Township (Centre County) | $939 | 17.9% | $76,250 | $251,000 | $2,698 |
Unincorporated communities in Centre County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boalsburg | $1,262 | 21.3% | $100,958 | $413,000 | $4,992 |
| Houserville | — | 11.9% | $119,303 | $378,600 | $3,756 |
| Lemont | $1,481 | 23.1% | $101,526 | $385,600 | $4,074 |
| Nittany | — | 0.0% | $69,716 | $151,800 | $1,536 |
| Park Forest Village | $1,331 | 44.4% | $79,120 | $389,600 | $4,592 |
| Pine Grove Mills | $1,410 | 10.2% | $180,173 | $378,500 | $3,814 |
| Pleasant Gap | $1,210 | 26.2% | $69,536 | $240,200 | $2,462 |
| Ramblewood | $2,037 | 22.2% | $115,568 | $269,500 | $2,868 |
| Stormstown | — | 6.8% | $146,875 | $440,800 | $4,764 |
| Toftrees | $1,566 | 83.1% | $73,721 | $434,100 | $4,805 |
| Zion | — | 5.6% | $94,829 | $344,700 | $4,032 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,850 | $41,450 | $66,300 |
| 2 people | $28,400 | $47,350 | $75,750 |
| 3 people | $31,950 | $53,250 | $85,200 |
| 4 people | $35,500 | $59,150 | $94,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $63,900 | $102,250 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $68,650 | $109,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $73,350 | $117,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $78,100 | $124,950 |
How the places in Centre County rank across Pennsylvania
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Crime reported to police in Centre County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 153 | 96 | 969 | 608 | 159,283 | 6 of 6 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Centre County recorded 153 violent and 969 property crimes, 96 and 608 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Centre County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| State College Police Department | 57,580 | 88 | 442 |
| State Police: Centre County | 53,164 | 40 | 248 |
| Ferguson Township Police Department | 18,949 | 13 | 86 |
| Patton Township Police Department | 15,645 | 9 | 185 |
| Spring Township Police Department, Centre County | 8,057 | 3 | 8 |
| Bellefonte Police Department | 5,888 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Centre County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16801 | 40,774 | $1,264 | $414,600 | $61,836 | 56.8% |
| 16823 | 29,126 | $1,045 | $272,800 | $76,245 | 29.5% |
| 16803 | 23,977 | $1,356 | $413,700 | $73,532 | 56.1% |
| 16802 | 14,793 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
| 16866 | 9,152 | $758 | $150,300 | $49,968 | 33.9% |
| 16870 | 7,499 | $893 | $411,100 | $121,528 | 12.8% |
| 16841 | 6,477 | $1,023 | $190,200 | $69,233 | 11.8% |
| 16827 | 5,123 | $1,236 | $429,300 | $103,558 | 20.4% |
| 16828 | 5,000 | $1,163 | $273,800 | $76,468 | 14.6% |
| 16875 | 3,708 | $945 | $307,700 | $71,250 | 16.9% |
| 16844 | 2,606 | $873 | $228,300 | $85,147 | 7.0% |
| 16865 | 1,820 | — | $270,700 | $77,717 | 21.4% |
| 16877 | 1,524 | $1,034 | $307,700 | $68,500 | 13.4% |
| 16820 | 1,457 | $1,219 | $263,600 | $83,900 | 18.6% |
| 16872 | 1,430 | $1,082 | $199,200 | $72,708 | 27.9% |
| 16874 | 1,220 | $865 | $178,100 | $79,375 | 17.3% |
| 16868 | 1,050 | $1,188 | $372,900 | $180,412 | 8.9% |
| 16845 | 1,010 | $675 | $161,300 | $72,770 | 8.5% |
| 16851 | 974 | $2,164 | $420,400 | $100,768 | 26.4% |
| 16854 | 883 | $925 | $244,200 | $78,625 | 11.8% |
| 16829 | 762 | $825 | $175,900 | $61,750 | 22.6% |
| 16859 | 500 | — | $142,600 | $55,938 | 8.1% |
| 16826 | 439 | $988 | $166,300 | $60,938 | 20.3% |
| 16882 | 429 | — | $291,300 | $55,455 | 12.3% |
| 16853 | 242 | $1,358 | $184,000 | — | 27.7% |
| 16677 | 239 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 16832 | 224 | — | $160,700 | $38,456 | 0.0% |
| 16852 | 203 | $783 | $190,000 | $57,917 | 50.7% |
| 16835 | 199 | $1,523 | $122,100 | $60,114 | 24.1% |
| 16856 | 160 | — | — | — | 54.3% |
| 16864 | 69 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Centre County
What is the crime rate in Centre County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Centre County recorded 96 violent and 608 property crimes per 100,000 residents (153 violent and 969 property crimes in all).
Which place in Centre County has the highest rent?
Unionville has the highest median gross rent, $1,523 (±$1,294) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Centre County has the lowest rent?
Philipsburg has the lowest median gross rent, $645 (±$232) a month.
What is the median rent in Centre County, Pennsylvania?
The median gross rent in Centre County is $1,207 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centre County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centre County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: State College, PA MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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