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Hermitage, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Hermitage, Pennsylvania

Hermitage, Pennsylvania, in Mercer county, is 14 miles NE of Youngstown, Ohio (center to center) and 59 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city, which is conveniently located inside the Sharon metropolitan area, has an estimated 16,157 residents.

Hermitage History

The area, which was initially known as "Hickory", was settled in 1796, and incorporated as the Township of Hickory in 1833. The township was created from portions of the Pymatuning and Shenango townships. Later, the communities of Sharon, Farrell, Wheatland, and Sharpsville were incorporated. The remainder of the Hickory Township was subsequently organized as a First Class Township. On November 4th, 1975, it was renamed "Hermitage" and was reclassified as a city on December 22, 1983.

Hermitage and Nearby Attractions

  • Magoffin House Museum
  • National McKinley Birthplace Memorial
  • Wm. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum
  • Moraine State Park

Things To Do In Hermitage

The city of Hermitage offers easy access to several art museums like the Akron Art Museum, Erie Art Museum, Butler Institute of American Art, and Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts. The Wm. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, Arms Family Museum of Local History, and Magoffin House Museum showcase artifacts which convey the history of the area. Buhl Farm Park Golf Course, Avalon Country Club at Buhl Park, Hickory VFW Golf Course, and Tam O' Shanter Golf Course are also located in the city. Erie Mall, Millcreek Mall, and Shenango Valley Mall are some of the popular shopping centers in the area. Hermitage also hosts annual events like the Hermitage Arts Festival, Family Steak Fry & Gun Raffle, and the Father's Day Car Show.

Hermitage Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.

Hermitage Higher Education

Nearby colleges are Penn State Shenango, Grove City College, Westminster College, and Youngstown State University.

High Points

Hermitage strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 12%Hermitage Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Hermitage College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Hermitage Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Hermitage, PA

Comparing Hermitage to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men67
Racial Diversity38
Male Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home57
Walking and Biking to Work57
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone74
Affordability of Rents63
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Housing Recently Built410
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime42

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