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Hermitage.
About
Life in Hermitage
This mid-sized city in western Mercer County sits in a genuinely affordable pocket of the industrial Northeast—median home values around $199,500 and median household income near $70,052 make homeownership realistic here in a way it isn't everywhere. The character of Hermitage skews older and more family-oriented; the median age is nearly 50, and about 28% of residents are 65 or older, which shapes the social rhythm—this isn't a nightlife destination, but it's a stable place where people actually put down roots and raise families. Your commute to Pittsburgh for work is manageable at around 21 minutes, making Hermitage a feasible bedroom community if you need bigger-city employment without living in it.
Hermitage at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
49.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Foreign-Born
3.2%
Broadband Internet
86.9%
of households
Population Growth
-3.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.2% foreign-born, most often from Dominican Republic
Who lives in Hermitage: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hermitage, the largest foreign-born group is from Dominican Republic (19.0%), and 0.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.5%
of residents
65 and Older
28.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
19.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.3%
of households
Married Couples
48.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.04
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% below PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Hermitage
In Hermitage, rent runs 26% below the PA average, and home values are 22% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.3%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,380
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $225,469 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above PA average
Unemployment in Hermitage
Unemployment in Mercer County, which includes Hermitage, is 0.5 percentage points higher than the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Hermitage: Mercer County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Mercer County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Hermitage Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.2 min avg
How Hermitage residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hermitage, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Youngstown Warren Regional Airport (YNG)
Regional airport · few flights18k passengers boarded in 2025
- 52 mi
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Medium hub4.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 53% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hermitage runs 53% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
154.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,352.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hermitage Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
77.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Mercer County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Mercer County, which includes Hermitage, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $275,000 |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2023 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $276,000 |
| 2022 | 19 | Winter Weather | $140,000 |
| 2021 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $336,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $216,500 |
| 2019 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $78,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | Winter Weather | $1,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Mercer County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Mercer County, which includes Hermitage, is typically good — 265 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
265
per year
Moderate Days
97
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Mercer County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hermitage has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.2"
Annual Snowfall
67.8"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
158
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
168
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 3.03" |
| Feb | 37°F | 21°F | 2.52" |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 3.21" |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.75" |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 3.72" |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 3.90" |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 4.27" |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.48" |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.84" |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 3.34" |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 2.96" |
| Dec | 39°F | 26°F | 3.17" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hermitage
Uninsured
2.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hermitage's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sharon Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Sharon
Edgewood Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 7.1 mi away · Transfer
Upmc Horizon
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.1 mi away · Greenville
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hermitage
Hermitage's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 35.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Hermitage
Private for-profit · 2-year · 163 students · in-state tuition $13,565 · 68% graduate · median earnings $32,925 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 7,961 students · in-state tuition $11,444 · 54% graduate · median earnings $46,691 (10 yrs after entry)
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango
3.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 256 students · in-state tuition $14,052 · 40% graduate · median earnings $71,762 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: James A Garfield National Historic Site, 56 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hermitage
Hermitage has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being James A Garfield National Historic Site (56 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
James A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
56 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
57 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
59 mi awayCities Near Hermitage
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Hermitage?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Hermitage FAQ
Is Hermitage, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Hermitage's median rent is $896/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $70,052/year. Median home value is $199,500.
Is Hermitage, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Hermitage's violent crime rate was 154 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1353 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hermitage, Pennsylvania?⌄
Mercer County, which includes Hermitage, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hermitage, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Hermitage is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $896/month and median household income is $70,052/year. The median home value is $199,500. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hermitage, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Hermitage is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from