







Why Happy Valley?
Happy Valley is an entrepreneurial hot spot that means business, but also boasts a playful side. Living among the region’s rolling ridges and valleys, you can have the best of it all. Big-city amenities like world-class restaurants, theaters and festivals sit close to miles of hiking and biking trails, plus acres of farmland. A vibrant community welcomes newcomers and diversity. Plus, you’ll experience an affordable cost of living, all while being just a short drive or flight from some of the country’s top destinations.
Really — What more could you need?
The Happy Valley accolades speak for themselves...
Retirement and Senior Living
Happy Valley combines relaxation and adventure with vibrant activities, great amenities, and easy access to healthcare. Celebrate your golden years in a community that truly has it all!

Stronger Communities Build Stronger Businesses: Why We’re Spotlighting the State College Food Bank This Week
Five years ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic turned life upside down, the State College Food Bank didn’t close for a single day.

From Saloon to Soul: How Manny’s Became Happy Valley’s Most Surprising New Cultural Force
In a town known for football Saturdays and late-night bar crawls, something quietly revolutionary is happening on Hiester Street.

It’s Common Sense: Connecting the Dots for Happy Valley’s Future
There’s something stirring in Happy Valley—and it’s not just economic development or the next phase of Penn State’s growth. It’s deeper. You can feel it in the questions people are asking. About leadership. About what kind of community we want to build—for ourselves and for the generations coming up behind us.

This past Saturday strolling around Downtown State College
NCAA® Wrestling 13x National Champs: Penn State Nittany Lions and more.
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BEST TOWN IN PENNSYLVANIA, NICHE, 2018
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TOP 15 BEST U.S. CITIES FOR ENTREPRENEURS TO LIVE AND LAUNCH, ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE, 2016
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NO. 5 BEST SUMMER FESTIVALS, LIVABILITY, 2013
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NO. 7, THE BEST PLACES FOR BUSINESS AND CAREERS, FORBES, 2018
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TOP ADVENTURE TOWN, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, 2011