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...
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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!
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Luxury home just a half mile from campus
Listing Courtesy Of: Keller Williams Advantage Realty, The Kristin O’Brien Team, The Kristin O’Brien Team The location — and luxury — is unmatched with this modern home. It’s located just a half mile from the edge of campus, and sits on Penn State’s White Golf Course. The home mixes new
One of the oldest homes in Happy Valley could be yours
Photo: Kissinger Bigatel & Brower Realtors This restored, early 19th-century home on 7.4 acres in Boalsburg is one of the oldest in Happy Valley (just check out the inscriptions on the barn’s stone walls that date back to 1809!). The home offers more than 6,000 square feet of space in
The Make Space of Centre County promotes self-sufficiency and creativity
By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger A Make Space member uses a table saw for a project. Photo: The Make Space of Centre County. As technology advances, creative individuals can, too — that is, if they’re provided with the resources to take their ideas from concept to reality. That’s the thought behind The
Penn State ranked in top 25 American public institutions
Photo: Penn State/Christie Clancy. Penn State topped rankings in U.S. News’ annual “Best Colleges” ranking for 2022-23, released on Sept. 12. In the study, Penn State is in the top 25 among American Association of Universities public institutions, 31st among national public universities and 77th overall among 443 institutions included
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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
