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University Park, PA

University Park, PA.

Population: 14,793 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
lightning, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.3 in
Annual snowfall
35.4 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
287

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (45 mi)
Nearest airport
State College Regional Airport (SCE) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
State College Regional Airport (SCE) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Avg hospital rating
3.6 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
33
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Households with broadband internet
0.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,291
Average weekly wage
$1,022
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
253

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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