During 2004, the median sales price for residential properties within all of Centre County was $156,000.*
Centre County School Districts:
Philipsburg-Osceola Area
The Philipsburg-Osceola area contains a variety of mountainous areas, State Forests and State Game lands. Consequently, the majority of the population lives in or around the Borough of Philipsburg. Philipsburg-Osceola covers approximately 149 miles and has a population of just over 6,900 residents. Located at the edge of Philipsburg-Osceola is the Cold Stream Dam Park which provides recreation for all ages. The Philipsburg-Osceola area is also known for numerous Victorian style homes. A new 'loop' of Route 322 gives fast access to Clearfield County as well as State College. Interstate 80 can also be accessed at the very tip of the Philipsburg-Osceola Area.
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Townships and Boroughs Located in the Philipsburg-Osceola Area
- Borough of Philipsburg
- Borough of South Philipsburg
- Rush Township
General Information about Philipsburg-Osceola
| Population | 6,960 |
| Total Area | 149.8 sq. mi. |
| People Per Sq. Mile | 46.5 |
| School Enrollment | 2,005 |
| Household Income | $31,998 |
Philipsburg-Osceola Schools*
| Schools | Type | Grade | Enrollment | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipsburg-Osceola Senior High | Public | 9-12 | 633 | Website Phone: 814-342-1521 |
| Philipsburg-Osceola Junior High | Public | 7-8 | 353 | Website Phone: 814-342-4860 |
| Osceola Mills Elementary School | Public | K-6 | 302 | Website Phone: 814-339-6812 |
| Philipsburg Elementary School | Public | K-6 | 387 | Website Phone: 814-342-2870 |
| North Lincoln Hill Elementary School | Public | K-6 | 330 | Website Phone: 814-342-4960 |
| Faith Christian Academy | Private | K-12 | 6 | Phone: 814-342-9728 |
Philipsburg-Osceola Tax Rates*
| Real Estate | Per Capita | Wage | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal | School District | County | Municipal | School | Municipal | School | Real Estate Transfer | |
| Philipsburg Borough | 10.330 | 37.260 | 6.590 | $5 | $10 | 0.5% | 0.50% | 1% |
| Rush Township | 0.000 | 37.260 | 6.590 | $0 | $10 | 0.5% | 0.50% | 1% |
| South Philipsburg Township | 2.338 | 37.260 | 6.590 | $5 | $10 | 0.5% | 0.50% | 1% |
*Sources
School Information
- www.greatschools.net
- Town & Gown's Guide to Centre County Neighborhoods 2006-2007
- http://nces.ed.gov/index.asp
General Information
- Town & Gown's Guide to Centre County Neighborhoods 2006-2007
Tax Information
- Town & Gown's Guide to Centre County Neighborhoods 2006-2007
- http://www.co.centre.pa.us/assessment/millage2006.asp