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Rustic living with access to I-99
Worth Township, 17 miles from State College Borough, is forested and surrounds Port Matilda Borough, the only community in the area. “We’re not a metropolitan area,” says Jacqui Chiarkas, an associate broker and owner of BHHS Home Edge Realty with 20 years of real estate experience. “We’re in central Pennsylvania.” While the borough is now a brief pitstop along Interstate 99, it was a major stagecoach stop in the 1800s. The Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern, still present today, was built to house weary travelers passing through the small town. The McFeely Brick Company also made a home for itself in Port Matilda and was the area's primary employer until 1959, when it was sold and then promptly closed. Now, the small community and surrounding landscape is a rural area with a smattering of farmland that stretches along the edge of the Appalachian Ridge and Valley Province. Residents enjoy the solitude and proximity to State College without the urban lifestyle. “Worth is kind of rural, but it's a real quick commute to State College,” says Chiarkas. “Depending on where you're at, you might be 15 or 20 minutes away.”
Port Matlida is the town center of Worth, Pa.
Worth Township is a small rural location close to State College with a agricultural history.
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Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern historic community gathering place
While the Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern is no longer a necessary stop for stagecoaches and their passengers to rest and recharge during a long journey, it is still prominent in the township. The dimly lit tavern is known for its wings and serves handcrafted cocktails and bar food. Nearby is Brother’s Pizza, which serves classic Italian dishes, subs, and wings in a diner setting. For fresh fruit and produce, residents visit locally owned Way Fruit Farm, 8 miles away. Retail shopping and groceries are available in State College. Atherton Street, which cuts through State College, offers grocery stores such as Aldi and Wegmans and national retailers like Home Depot and Walmart.
Head over to Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern for a yummy meal or game of bililards in Worth, Pa.
Brother's Pizza in Port Matilda is a local chain that is a great spot for a pie.
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Homes on large lots outside Port Matilda
Most homes in the neighborhood line the gridded streets of Port Matilda. The homes outside Matilda are spaced far apart along winding roadways covered by large trees and greenery. Farmhouse, Foursquare and ranch-style homes are common here. Price ranges depend on lot size. Housing within Port Matilda ranges from $225,000 to $300,000, with lot sizes up to an acre. Homes outside Port Matilda range from $350,000 to $600,000, with lots ranging from 10 to 50 acres. The CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.
A new Colonial with a large lot in the country side of Worth, Pa.
A great example of a ranch home in the township of Worth, Pa.
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Rehabilitating animals at Centre Wildlife Care
Skytop Mountain Golf Club, 10 miles away, has an 18-hole course carved through a forest of mature trees. Soaring Eagle Wetland, 10 miles away, is a 135-acre nature preserve where anglers may fish in Bald Eagle Creek, and birders can watch for wetland species. Centre Wildlife Care, a local facility, rescues and rehabilitates injured and orphaned animals.
Robyn is the founder of the Centre Wildlife Care and helps over 1500 animals a year in Worth.
Skytop Mountain Golf Club sits high in a valley with beautiful views and a great course to play.
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Baseball at Bald Eagle Area Middle/High School
Bald Eagle Area School District receives a B-minus from Niche and serves Worth Township. Children may attend Port Matilda Elementary School, which receives a B, and Bald Eagle Area Middle/High School, which receives a B-minus. The Bald Eagle Area Middle/High School baseball team won state championships in 2023 and 2024.
Bald Eagle Area Junior/Senior High School has parking for staff and faculty.
Here a Craftsman sits next to a Colonial on a residential street in Port Matilda.
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Photo ops at The Heirloom Farmer
The Heirloom Farmer, a family-owned farm, hosts annual events and sells fresh produce. In the summer, the farm offers sunflower cutting and in September, there's pumpkin picking. Year-round, the farm offers free photo locations near their market. Shoppers may snap a photo at a gourd-covered table or schedule a photography session. Many residents head to State College to catch a game at The Pennsylvania State University. While football is the most popular, Penn State soccer, hockey and other sports also garner local attention. Religious services are held at Blackoak Church, Port Matilda Baptist Church, Bald Eagle Church and others within the area.
The Heirloom Farmer is a family owned stand where you can grab great produce and more in Worth.
Way Fruit Farm has been a staple of the Worth area since 1826 and grows over 30 types of apples.
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Commuters use I-99 and U.S. Route 322
Worth Township is car-dependent, and residents visit State College and other nearby attractions through I-99 and U.S. Route 322. State College Regional Airport is 19 miles away. The Mount Nittany Medical Center is 17 miles away.
There is some bus service to get you around to major areas in Worth, Pa.
I-99 and 322 are your two major thruways to get you moving around Worth, Pa.
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Parks in this Area
Autumn Meadow Park
Transit
Airport
State College Regional
27 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Worth
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Worth, PA sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Worth, PA over the last 12 months is $444,480.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
696
Median Age
50
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,534
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,358
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.2%
College Graduates
21%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
1/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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