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Mercer County

#26 in Best Counties for Families in Pennsylvania
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • County in Pennsylvania
  • 5 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      D+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Mercer County is located in Pennsylvania with a population of 113,623. Living in Mercer County offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Mercer County there are a lot of bars and coffee shops. Many young professionals and retirees live in Mercer County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Mercer County are above average.
    Population
    113,623

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $114,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $667
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      27%
    • Own
      73%
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    Mercer County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      225.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      32.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      63.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      373.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,557.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      62.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      44%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      13%

    Working in Mercer County

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $47,340
    National
    $55,322
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      Mercer County Reviews

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      I love living in Mercer County. One of the reasons why is because there isn't much crime in Mercer County. I know no matter where you go, there is always somebody, but I feel safe here. One thing I would like to see change is how some Penndot workers should get out more and work better for the road conditions.
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      Mercer county is full of towns that have good schools, both in education and in sports. It is in close proximity to Pittsburgh and Cleveland so it is a nice rural place to live with options to take trips to the city.
      Mercer County is a major hub with many great areas to explore. The town of Mercer is a quaint place, the town square having several small shops and eateries. Grove City has a large outlet mall that attracts people from as far a Canada to shop at its many stores.