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Centre, Pennsylvania: Median Home Price, Schools & Crime by Town

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Centre, Pennsylvania, town by town. Free, data-only, no listings.

In Centre, Pennsylvania, the median home price is $349,645; median household income is $74,291; the population is 158,576; schools rate 7.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 48.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.2 minutes.

Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research

Centre at a glance

Population

158,576

Median Household Income

$74,291

Typical Home Value

$349,645

School District Rating

7.0

Violent Crime Rate

48.4

Avg Commute Time

20.2

About Centre

Centre has a population of 158,576. The median home value is $349,645, 15% above the Pennsylvania median. Median household income is $74,291 (5% below the Pennsylvania median). The most populated towns are State College, Ferguson, and Patton.

Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.

Towns in Centre

35 towns, by population.

Centre at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Centre?
Centre has a population of 158,576 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Centre?
The median home value in Centre is $349,645. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
What is the median household income in Centre?
Median household income in Centre is $74,291 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
What state is Centre in?
Centre is in Pennsylvania.
How many towns are in Centre?
Centre contains 35 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.

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