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
9 Ways to Hang Out With Friends This Winter (That won’t break the bank, don’t involve snow, and aren’t just going out for a drink)
February can be a tough month. The days are short, routines feel heavy, and we can begin to feel a little disconnected. But connection doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated to be meaningful.
Hear We Are! Local Music Venues to Ease the Winter Blues
After 20 years of living in Happy Valley, I’ve learned to lean on an assortment of ways to melt the winter gloom, but listening to live music might be the only remedy that has never failed me.
It’s Time to Sign Up for Summer Camp! Let the Planning Begin…
We're incredibly lucky when it comes to summer camp options, but some can fill up fast! Here's a roundup of some of the most popular local camps, along with registration timelines and tips to help you get organized.
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.








