Mercer County

PA · Pop. 130,738 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Mercer County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 130,738.

$/Acre: $12,044

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 341.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.37%

Combined Sales Tax6.37%

Cost of Living Index106.3

Median Household Income$87,234

Poverty Rate16.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,044

Median Home Price$629K

Acres for Sale3653

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall37.6 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,351 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)115 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K420

Property Crime /100K449

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak