Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
30%
Hermitage
Hermitage, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$776
Population
15,525
Renter Mix
30% Rent
A cozy city at the river's edge
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Located about halfway between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, Hermitage is a picture-perfect city located along the Shenango River with access to four lakes. In addition to activities like boating and fishing, Hermitage and the surrounding area is home to several golf courses, including the nation's only free golf course, Buhl Park Golf Course. Buhl Park also offers a fitness trail, a dog park, disc golf, a swimming pool, a butterfly garden, tennis courts, kayaking, and playgrounds.
First settled in 1796, Hermitage has a long history and features some important historic locations. Learn more about the area at the Hermitage Historical Society. Residents enjoy shopping at the Shenango Valley Mall, a large indoor mall, and along State Street, which features several businesses, shops, and restaurants. With easy access to I-80, residents of Hermitage can travel to nearby Youngstown -- roughly 15 miles to the southwest -- for work or to attend classes at Youngstown State University.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,366
Average: $82,318
Education
4,329
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,943
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hermitage has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hermitage, PA is $617 for a studio, $776 for one bedroom, $1,057 for two bedrooms, and $1,728 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hermitage has increased by 2.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$776/month
695 Sq Ft
House
$1,131/month
1,185 Sq Ft
Condo
$630/month
310 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hermitage, PA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
609 Students
Public
Grades K-5
307 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
811 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
299 Students
Public
Grades 8
168 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
811 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- McGuffey Wildlife Preserve
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.