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St Marys, PA


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St. Marys, Pennsylvania

Introduction to St. Marys, Pennsylvania

St. Marys, Pennsylvania, in Elk county, is 92 miles SE of Erie, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 101 miles NE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city has a population of 14,502.

St. Marys History

The city was originally a Bavarian Catholic town. The German Catholic Brotherhood of Philadelphia and Baltimore organized themselves to form a colony free from racial and religious persecution. This colony was established in 1842, and the group bought a tract of land in the Shippen District. A new settlement arose which was known as Sanct Marien Stadt or St. Marys, in honor of Mother Mary. By 1860, the basic industries emerges and plans began to develop to have a railroad. The area became a city after including the township of Benzinger in 1992.

St. Marys and Nearby Attractions

  • Allegheny National Forest
  • Elk Herd Watch
  • Bendigo State Park
  • Kane Railroad Depot and Museum
  • Kinzua Dam
  • Fisherman’s Paradise

Things To Do In St. Marys

Several parks in proximity to the city include Elk State Park, Allegheny National Forest, and Bendigo State Park. Decker’s Chapel, America’s smallest chapel is another popular attraction. Kane Railroad Depot and Museum and Robinson Museum are also nearby. Opportunities to play golf are available at The Bavarian Hills Golf Course and St. Marys Country Club. People may participate in sports like archery, volleyball, swimming, and basketball at Luhr, Memorial, Kaulmont, and Benzinger Parks.

St. Marys Transportation

Bradford Regional Airport is located near the city.

St. Marys Higher Education

Colleges near St. Marys include Penn State Dubois, University of Pittsburgh – Bradford campus, and Clarion University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophySt Marys Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 16%St Marys Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of St. Marys, PA

Comparing St Marys 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 Citizens86
Age of the Population86
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men68
Well-Paid Single Women56
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes65
People Living Alone53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Housing Recently Built39

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime86

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