The Town FilesHermitage, Pennsylvania
City in Mercer County · population 16,230 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $199,500
- Household income
- $70,052
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 52 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 49.9
Hermitage is a city of 16,230 people in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $199,500, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for retirees than 77% of Pennsylvania towns, better for cycling than 77% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 73% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Hermitage ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hermitage is worth $199,500, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $70,052, which is more affordable than 53% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $896 a month. 70.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hermitage | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $199,500 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $896 | $996 |
| Median household income | $70,052 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.5% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Hermitage
| People | Hermitage | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.9 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.4% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.9% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 10.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 11.2% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 20.2 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.9% | 89.0% |
Weather in Hermitage
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 19.3°F. About 41.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.5 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hermitage since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 31, 1985 about 5.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 19 deaths and 340 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 6, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 16, 2022.
Severe weather in Mercer County since 1996
Mercer County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1555: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances |
Jobs and pay in Mercer County
Mercer County had 43,239 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,120 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Hermitage itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Hermitage
4 public schools with 2,009 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory HS | 8-12 | 789 | 12.5 |
| Artman El Sch | K-3 | 620 | 17.2 |
| Delahunty MS | 6-7 | 310 | 14.8 |
| Karen A. Ionta El Sch | 4-5 | 290 | 14.5 |
Towns near Hermitage
- Sharpsville, PA2.9 mi · 4,255 people · home $121,300
- Sharon, PA3.0 mi · 13,147 people · home $78,800
- Farrell, PA3.1 mi · 4,258 people · home $87,800
- Shenango, PA5.5 mi · 3,522 people · home $188,900
- Pymatuning, PA6.7 mi · 3,118 people · home $119,300
- South Pymatuning, PA6.9 mi · 2,653 people · home $180,700
- Hubbard, OH8.0 mi · 7,636 people · home $140,100
- Pulaski, PA9.3 mi · 3,102 people · home $158,300
Hermitage questions
Is Hermitage, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hermitage scores better for retirees than 77% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 36%. 28.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.9).
How much does a house cost in Hermitage?
The median owner-occupied home in Hermitage is valued at $199,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,052, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $896 a month.
What is the weather like in Hermitage?
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.2 inches of precipitation a year and 51.5 inches of snow.
Does Hermitage get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hermitage since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 31, 1985. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)