A few reasons why people have recently made the move …
Kids bike to school here.
Learn more about schools and how State College puts “family friendly” center stage.
The woods (and streams) are only minutes away.
Whether you’re into forest bathing or mountain biking you’ll want to read more.
You can walk from coffee
to coworking to date night.
Picture yourself living near an energetic downtown that’s charming foodies and entrepreneurs, families and neighbors.
From the Blog
Let’s Get Outside in June!
From blooming forest flowers and strawberry picking to baseball and "can't get lost" hikes, the June Get Outside Guide is your in to getting outdoors this month!
Centre Gives 2026: Happening May 6 & 7!
Since 2012, Centre Gives has transformed thousands of locals into “$10 Philanthropists”.
Calling All Townies!
State College summer (aka May, post-graduation) is going to be here before we know it and we’ll once again be gathering hundreds of neighbors and welcoming the season together at the 2nd Annual Townie Takeover at Champs Downtown on Friday, May 15!
Don’t just take
our word for it.
State College is popping up on people’s radar — and for good reason.

Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com List State College as One of the Hottest Emerging Housing Markets
Since you’ve been gone
State College may be small, but it’s definitely not sleepy.
Here’s some of the cool stuff that’s been happening recently.
Life in State College is an invitation to…
Become a member of a small-town community, where roots have a chance to sink deep.
Downshift into a routine that feels meaningful and settled.
Redefine the life you really want—in an environment that offers the time, space, and support to go out and build it.








