Living here
Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates90.7%
College graduates16.7%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
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Altoona/Blair County Development Corp.
The Blair County Alliance for Business and Economic Growth is a private nonprofit (501(c)6) organization whose mission is to grow the economy, attract new investment and improve the quality of life for all Blair County residents. The Alliance serves as Blair County’s leading resource for facilitating economic, community and business development, with affiliated entities including the Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation (ABCD), the Blair County Chamber of Commerce, and Discover Blair County.
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Cambria Co. Industrial Development Corp.
Dedicated to meeting the needs of local businesses and driving economic growth in Cambria County, CCIDC provides land, financing, and project support to build, relocate, or expand.
state
Bensalem Economic Dev Corp.
The BEDC is dedicated to fostering sustainable economic growth through initiatives that support a strong business environment and enhance the quality of life for residents. It provides resources, guidance and advocacy, and promotes equitable opportunities, strategic development and community collaboration to help make Bensalem a premier place to live, work and thrive.
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Linden Pointe Park
LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus in Hermitage, PA hosts programs and resources for business startups and entrepreneurship, including the eCenter at LindenPointe and the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center, and provides information on partnerships and events.
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Penn State’s Center for Economic and Community Development
Penn State's Center for Economic and Community Development is an applied research center dedicated to strengthening local and regional development in Pennsylvania and beyond. It works with communities to address issues such as economic and demographic change, government revenue and expenditure policy, community capacity building, and social and economic inequality.
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Pennsylvania Department of Commerce & Economic Developement
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (BusinessPA) is the state's economic development agency that helps businesses grow, locate or expand in PA, with regional offices and programs such as PA SITES and PA Permit Fast Track, and a BusinessPA team to assist with growth strategies.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo