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Meadville, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Meadville, Pennsylvania

Meadville, Pennsylvania, in Crawford county, is 33 miles S of Erie, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 80 miles E of Cleveland, Ohio. There are an estimated 13,685 people in the city.

Meadville History

Meadville was established on the 12th of May, 1788 by David Mead and a group of settlers he led. The name of the town was kept to honor David Mead. Iroquois and Lenape tribes from the nearby areas moved to the area, but threats of attacks by their foes including the Wyandots caused them to leave for a period of time. By the 19th century, the economy of Meadville was influenced by agriculture, logging, and iron production.

Meadville and Nearby Attractions

  • National McKinley Birthplace Memorial
  • Erie National Wildlife Refuge
  • Cora Clark Park
  • Union City Area Historical Museum
  • Waldameer Park & Water World
  • Erie Zoo

Things To Do In Meadville

Several museums in the area are the Baldwin-Reynolds House Museum and Union City Area Historical Museum. For recreation, parks like Bicentennial Park, Cora Clark Park, and Huidekoper Park may be visited. Boating, camping, hiking, and picnicking may be enjoyed at Mosquito Lake State Park and Pymatuning State Park. Opportunities to play golf are available at Hailwood Golf Course. Local celebrations include the Penn-Ohio Morgan Horse Show and the Crawford County Fair. Several other museums are the Sutton-Ditz House Museum, Hazel Kibler Museum, Drake Well Museum, and the Battles Museums of Rural Life.

Meadville Transportation

Air transportation is available from Erie International Airport.

Meadville Higher Education

Colleges near the city include Allegheny College, University of Pittsburgh - Titusville campus, DeSales University, and Thiel College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyMeadville Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyMeadville Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Meadville Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 18%Meadville College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 19%Meadville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Meadville, PA

Comparing Meadville 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens96
Well-Paid Single Women56
Racial Diversity59
Age of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size12
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime63
Low Violent Crime66

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