How much do homeowners pay a month in State College, PA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in State College, PA pay a median of $2,490 (±$259) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $769 (±$79).
57.9% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In State College, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,859 in 2015–2019 to $2,490 in 2020–2024 (+33.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $2,490 (±$259)
- Without a mortgage
- $769 (±$79)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 57.9%
Monthly owner costs in State College
| State College | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,490 (±$259) | $1,869 (±$48) | $1,762 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $769 (±$79) | $641 (±$20) | $644 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 57.9% (±5.0 points) | 58.8% (±1.6 points) | 58.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,618 (±$557) | $3,386 (±$96) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In State College, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Centre County ($1,869).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($1,762).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Centre County, State College ranks 2 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 124 of 2,539.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in State College have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,859 (±$158) | $2,490 (±$259) | +33.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,858 (±$293) | $4,618 (±$557) | +19.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $312,400 (±$20,442) | $437,800 (±$24,405) | +40.1% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near State College
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| State College | — | $2,490 (±$259) | — |
| Lemont | 2.6 mi | $1,959 (±$688) | Not measurably different |
| College Township | 2.6 mi | $2,150 (±$240) | Not measurably different |
| Toftrees | 2.8 mi | $2,615 (±$781) | Not measurably different |
| Park Forest Village | 2.8 mi | $2,157 (±$267) | Not measurably different |
| Houserville | 3.0 mi | $2,449 (±$708) | Not measurably different |
| Patton Township | 4.3 mi | $2,108 (±$163) | Lower |
| Boalsburg | 4.4 mi | $1,992 (±$200) | Lower |
| Pine Grove Mills | 4.4 mi | $2,788 (±$386) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Patton Township, PA ($2,108), Boalsburg, PA ($1,992).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Centre County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halfmoon Township | $2,524 (±$219) |
| 2 | State College | $2,490 (±$259) |
| 3 | Ferguson Township (Centre County) | $2,346 (±$176) |
| 4 | Harris Township | $2,158 (±$206) |
| 5 | College Township | $2,150 (±$240) |
| 6 | Patton Township | $2,108 (±$163) |
| 7 | Benner Township | $2,061 (±$236) |
| 8 | Gregg Township (Centre County) | $1,850 (±$211) |
Showing 8 of 35 places in Centre County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about State College
What is the average mortgage payment in State College?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in State College, PA is $2,490 (±$259) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in State College?
Owners without a mortgage in State College pay a median of $769 (±$79) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in State College gone up?
In State College, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,859 in 2015–2019 to $2,490 in 2020–2024 (+33.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — State College borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — State College borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — State College borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — State College borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — State College borough, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for State College borough, Pennsylvania (place:73808, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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