At a Glance
Median Income
$44,865
$34,677 per capita
Home Value
$130,300
Zillow: $228,657
Median Rent
$644/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
460/100K
1,841/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Mercer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mercer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mercer a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mercer residents earn a median household income of $44,865 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,677. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,857 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mercer is $130,300 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,657. Median rent is $644/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Mercer reports 460 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,841/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.4% of adults in Mercer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mercer has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,847
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,592/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,865
Per Capita$34,677
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$5,515M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,300
Rent$644
Ownership54.1%
Zillow$228,657
Housing Units943
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent460/100K
Property1,841/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault409/100K
Burglary409/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,603/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,257 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Mercer was founded in 1803.
The median home in Mercer was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Venango Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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