Centre Hall is a small town of 1,472 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $63,942
and a 5.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Centre Hall stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Centre Hall is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Centre Hall city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.2
Centre Hall's overall cost of living index is 93.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Centre Hall costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Centre Hall, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$235,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,000
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,942
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Centre Hall's violent crime rate is 54.2 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
54.2 /100k
Property Crime
271.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Centre Hall is served primarily by Penns Valley Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Centre Hall, PA
National Avg
School District
Penns Valley Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Centre Hall sees average highs of 33.9°F in January
and 81.1°F in July,
with 43.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.8 inches of snow per year.
Centre Hall's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Centre Hall roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $235,100 and median rent is $1,000/month.
Centre Hall's violent crime rate is 54.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 271.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Centre Hall are operated by Penns Valley Area SD.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Centre Hall, PA has a population of 1,472, a median household income of $63,942, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Centre Hall averages 33.9°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.5 inches
with about 43.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Centre Hall, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16828.
The population of Centre Hall, Pennsylvania is 1,472 with a median age of 46.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Centre Hall: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $235,100, median household income $63,942, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Centre Hall side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
