Mold Removal Cost In State College, PA

A typical professional mold job in State College runs about $1,450 to $5,800 before rebuild. State College sits in Centre County.

1972Median year homes were built

66%Homes built before 1980

73%Homes rented, not owned

$414,400Median home value

13,148Housing units

40,669People

Figures for State College borough from Census ACS 2019 to 2023.

Half the homes in State College were built before 1972, and 66 percent went up before 1980. Older plumbing, roofs and window seals are where slow leaks start, and slow leaks are the mold most home policies leave out. Most homes in State College are rented, 73 percent. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.

Typical Prices In State College

JobSizeNational RangeState College Estimate
Mold Remediationa typical professional job$1,500 to $6,000$1,450 to $5,800
Mold Remediationan attic$2,000 to $7,500$1,950 to $7,250
Mold Inspection and Testinga visual inspection$200 to $600$200 to $600
Mold Inspection and Testingan inspection with samples$300 to $1,000$300 to $950
Mold Inspection and Testinga clearance test$300 to $800$300 to $750

Estimate is the national range times 96.8 divided by 100, the price level for State College, PA, rounded to $50. National ranges from Remediational cost guide, price level from BEA Regional Price Parities 2024.

The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,800, that cap falls short by about $800 at the top of that range. Read the form

Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here

FEMA rates Centre County high for winter weather. Water from these events is where mold claims start, and flood water is a separate policy. FloodSmart says mold damage is not covered under standard NFIP flood policies. FloodSmart

HazardFEMA Risk Rating
Inland floodingRelatively Moderate
Coastal floodingNot Applicable
HurricaneRelatively Low
Cold waveVery Low
Winter weatherRelatively High

Source FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, county level.

ZIP Code Neighborhoods In State College

ZIPMedian Year BuiltHomes RentedMedian Home Value
16802Not published100%Not published

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