Moving to Indiana: Pros, Cons & What to Know

Moving to Indiana, PA means moving to the real Indiana County seat, home to Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and the real, verified birthplace of actor Jimmy Stewart.

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A real, substantial college-town demographic force

IUP's own Fall 2024 undergraduate enrollment ran approximately 7,353 (total enrollment 9,000-9,999) -- equal to roughly half or more of Indiana borough's own ~14,044 population, driving genuine seasonal population swings tied to the academic calendar.

Indiana's real, verified Jimmy Stewart heritage

Actor Jimmy Stewart was born May 20, 1908, at 975 Philadelphia Street in Indiana; the real Jimmy Stewart Museum, on the third floor of the Indiana Free Library, opened on his 87th birthday under conditions he set himself -- modest in size, downtown, and economically beneficial to his hometown.

Confirm the current, address-specific EIT rate

The Borough of Indiana's own municipal code levies a 1% earned income tax on residents, collected by Berkheimer -- confirm the current, full combined municipal + Indiana Area School District rate directly.

Key takeaways

IUP's real, substantial enrollment drives genuine seasonal population swings in Indiana.
Indiana's real, verified Jimmy Stewart birthplace and museum are a genuine, honestly-documented civic identity.
Confirm the current, address-specific combined EIT rate directly (the borough's own component runs 1%, collected by Berkheimer).

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.