Smallest Cities in Pennsylvania

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Pennsylvania

1 New Freedom 5,003

2 Swoyersville 5,014

3 Vandergrift 5,028

4 Manheim 5,028

5 Turtle Creek 5,046

6 California 5,046

7 Duryea 5,054

8 Clarks Summit 5,058

9 Spring House 5,068

10 West York 5,081

11 Dorneyville 5,082

12 Bridgeport 5,085

13 Birdsboro 5,090

14 Boothwyn 5,129

15 West Hazleton 5,156

16 Bangor 5,158

17 Shanor-Northvue 5,183

18 Duquesne 5,186

19 Collegeville 5,226

20 Titusville 5,230

21 Schuylkill Haven 5,247

22 Lewisburg 5,247

23 Fox Chapel 5,264

24 Lehighton 5,268

25 Edinboro 5,303

26 Whitfield 5,346

27 Olyphant 5,370

28 Pennside 5,406

29 Trooper 5,408

30 Tyrone 5,421

31 Chesterbrook 5,439

32 Sayre 5,444

33 Shillington 5,462

34 Coraopolis 5,464

35 Treasure Lake 5,513

36 Exeter 5,514

37 Greenville 5,533

38 Monaca 5,557

39 Wyndmoor 5,567

40 Hollidaysburg 5,581

41 New Brighton 5,600

42 Palmerton 5,624

43 Selinsgrove 5,655

44 Punxsutawney 5,689

45 Mount Carmel 5,695

46 New Holland 5,743

47 Campbelltown 5,759

48 Plymouth 5,761

49 Oxford 5,763

50 Bryn Mawr 5,777

51 Sierra View 5,795

52 Merion Station 5,796

53 Shippensburg 5,811

54 McKees Rocks 5,827

55 Media 5,868

56 Stroudsburg 5,898

57 Enola 5,913

58 Norwood 5,915

59 Clearfield 5,918

60 Schlusser 5,926

61 Moosic 5,954

62 Sharon Hill 5,978

63 Somerset 5,984

64 Crafton 5,995

65 Gilbertsville 5,999

66 Dickson City 6,022

67 Bellefonte 6,022

68 Franklin 6,026

69 Nazareth 6,032

70 Oreland 6,036

71 Newtown Grant 6,070

72 Kennett Square 6,096

73 Fort Washington 6,105

74 Clairton 6,105

75 Hellertown 6,119

76 Paoli 6,124

77 Churchville 6,139

78 Corry 6,162

79 Exton 6,192

80 South Williamsport 6,216

81 Penn Wynne 6,220

82 Taylor 6,261

83 Steelton 6,267

84 Forest Hills 6,332

85 Prospect Park 6,402

86 Blue Bell 6,450

87 Catasauqua 6,491

88 Red Lion 6,494

89 Swarthmore 6,524

90 West View 6,582

91 Milton 6,582

92 Homeacre-Lyndora 6,647

93 Blakely 6,661

94 Oakmont 6,712

95 Linglestown 6,747

96 Folcroft 6,748

97 Chestnut Hill 6,774

98 Clifton Heights 6,821

99 Ambler 6,822

100 Monessen 6,825

The smallest cities in Pennsylvania (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. New Freedom has a population of just 5,003. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,003 residents, New Freedom is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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