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Hermitage, PA


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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 is conveniently located inside the Sharon metropolitan area. There are an estimated 16,157 people in Hermitage.

The People and Families of Hermitage

In Hermitage, about 59% of adults are married.

Hermitage has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hermitage had a median family income of $46,994. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Hermitage.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, Michael Badnarik was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($500) in Hermitage. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Hermitage Housing

Approximately 75% of housing in Hermitage is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Hermitage, 96% of commuters drive to work.

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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