Spanning the mountainous northwest corner of the county, the Bald Eagle area is geographically the largest in Centre County. But with a population under 13,000, the Bald Eagle area offers a spacious and private environment just fifteen minutes from major local towns.

Port Matilda

Founded in 1850, Port Matilda is a small town just 10 minutes west of State College. The borough was historically a rail center, and residents still enjoy easy access to nearby towns via Interstate 99.

Milesburg

Sitting just north of Bellefonte with a population of nearly 1,200 is the Borough of Milesburg. Its close proximity to Interstate 80 makes for easy travel around Centre County, while nearby state game lands and local creeks attract outdoor enthusiasts and anglers.

Howard

Howard is well-known because of its proximity to Bald Eagle State Park, but it is also a friendly community with rich history. Founded in 1810, the town of Howard offers a relaxed atmosphere and small-town living.

Snow Shoe

Mountainous Snow Shoe's unique atmosphere reflects its history as a local industrial center. It is conveniently located on Interstate 80 and the hillside downtown mixes historic homes with new development.

Julian

Julian residents enjoy rural living with easy access to major highways and roads connecting Bellefonte, State College and Altoona. Additionally, the village of Julian is home to world-class gliding and soaring facilities. Thrill-seekers, bring your sense of adventure!

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Bald Eagle Area Tax Rates

The following table lists Bald Eagle area tax rates expressed in mils for real estate, as a flat per capita rate, as a percentage of income for wages, and as a percentage of the sales price in real estate transfers.

	Real Estate			Per Capita		Wage		Real Estate Transfer‡
	Municipal	School District	County	Municipal	School	Municipal	School	State	Local
Boggs Township	4.170	39.76	6.59	$5	$10	0.5%	2.05%	1.0%	1.0%
Burnside Township	4.690	39.76	6.59	–	$10	0.5%	2.05%	1.0%	1.0%
Howard Borough	5.500	39.76	6.59	–	$10	0.5%	2.05%	1.0%	1.0%
Howard Township	2.000	39.76	6.59	$5	$10	0.5%	2.05%	1.0%	1.0%
Huston Township	1.130	39.76	6.59	$5	$10	0.5%	2.05%	1.0%	1.0%
Milesburg Borough	7.000	39.76	6.59	$5	$10	0.5%	2.05%	1.0%	1.0%
Port Matilda Borough	6.400	39.76	6.59	$5	$10	0.5%	2.05%	1.0%	1.0%
Snow Shoe Borough	5.360	39.76	6.59	$5	$10	0.5%	2.05%	1.0%	1.0%
Snow Shoe Township	1.290	39.76	6.59	–	–	0.5%	2.05%	1.0%	1.0%
Union Township	4.000	39.76	6.59	$5	$10	0.5%	2.05%	1.0%	1.0%
Unionville Borough	3.270	39.76	6.59	$5	$10	0.5%	2.05%	1.0%	1.0%
Worth Township	2.000	39.76	6.59	$5	$10	0.5%	2.05%	1.0%	1.0%

‡ The buyer and seller split the combined real estate transfer tax.

Sources

General Information

• Town & Gown's Guide to Centre County Neighborhoods 2009-2010

Tax Information

• Town & Gown's Guide to Centre County Neighborhoods 2009-2010
• Office of Tax Assessment Centre County Real Estate Millage: www.co.centre.pa.us/assessment/millage.asp
• Office of Tax Assessment Centre County Realty Transfer Tax Rates by Municipality: www.co.centre.pa.us/rod/transfer_tax.asp