Pennsylvania
Mercer is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,847. Residents earn $44,865 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mercer receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Mercer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mercer is $44,865, 40% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Mercer is $130,300, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $644 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 460 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,841 per 100,000, near the national average.
19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Mercer experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,865 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,677 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,041 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,842 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,857 |
| County GDP | $5,515M |
| Restaurants | 251 |
| Healthcare | 407 |
| Retail | 423 |
| Manufacturing | 186 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,174 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.20% |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
| Census Median | $130,300 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $228,657 |
| Census Median Rent | $644 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $704 |
| 1 Bedroom | $792 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $996 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,385 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,538 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,174 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.20% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,603/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 407 |
| Total Violent | 460.4/100K |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 51.2/100K |
| Assault | 409.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,841.4/100K |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 409.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,227.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 204.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 74.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,592/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2265°N, 80.2363°W |
| County FIPS | 42085 |
Winner: Republican by 30.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.4% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,592/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 407 |
| Restaurants | 251 |
| Retail Stores | 423 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |