Madisonville, KY vs State College, PA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Madisonville
84.3
#6 nationally
State College
72.8
#834 nationally
State College leads in walk score (68 vs 20). Madisonville leads in crime level (2.4 vs 4.2). Madisonville leads in cost of living index (89 vs 119).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madisonville, KY | State College, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 84.3 (#6) | 72.8 (#834) |
| Population | 19,355 | 40,687 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $156,268 | $421,721 |
| Median Household Income | $54,234 | $43,459 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 16.2 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+50.9 | D+2.8 |
B
84.3 Score
Madisonville, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,268
Population
19,355
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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C-
72.8 Score
State College, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$421,721
Population
40,687
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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