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Compare State College to Philadelphia
This post compares State College, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | State College (borough) | Philadelphia (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,224 | 1,569,657 |
| Income (median) | $40,894 | $42,527 |
| Home Value (median) | $284,300 | $151,500 |
| White | 82% | 41% |
| Black | 3% | 42% |
| Asian | 11% | 7% |
| With Kids | 11% | 26% |
| Age (median) | 21 | 34 |
| Rentals | 75% | 47% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, State College or Philadelphia?
A: State College has a much smaller population count than Philadelphia: 42224 compared with 1569657 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in State College or in Philadelphia?
A: Incomes are on average similar in State College.
Q: Are homes more expensive in State College or Philadelphia?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in State College.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: State College does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 75% for State College versus 47% for Philadelphia.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to State College may include: Pittsburgh, Bethlehem, and Chambersburg.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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