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    Best Neighborhoods in Hermitage, PA

    25 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.

    Population: 16,2162026 Data

    Best Neighborhoods in Hermitage, PA — Key Takeaways

    The best neighborhood in Hermitage is Forestville CDP with a Kurby Score of 95/100. Hermitage has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Forestville CDP with a violent crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents, 58% below the national average of 3.6. The most affordable is Hawk Run CDP with a median home value of $71,200.

    Hermitage has a population of 16,216, a median household income of $66,922, an unemployment rate of 5.1%, and a poverty rate of 12.3%. The median home value citywide is $174,400, which is 38% below the national average of $281,900.

    Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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    Top 3 Neighborhoods

    Forestville CDP

    95/100

    Kurby Score

    $159,400
    Crime: 1.5

    Springmont CDP

    95/100

    Kurby Score

    $194,600
    Crime: 1.5

    Enlow CDP

    95/100

    Kurby Score

    $264,400
    Crime: 1.5
    Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods
    Best neighborhoods in Hermitage ranked by Kurby Score, with median home value, walk score, crime rate, poverty rate, and unemployment rate.
    #NeighborhoodKurby Score
    		Forestville CDP95
    		Springmont CDP95
    		Enlow CDP95
    4
    		New Jerusalem CDP95
    5
    		Elysburg CDP95
    6
    		Fort Loudon CDP95
    7
    		Woxall CDP95
    8
    		Grill CDP95
    9
    		Chadds Ford CDP95
    10
    		Hawk Run CDP95
    11
    		Stony Creek Mills CDP95
    12
    		Thompsonville CDP95
    13
    		Harleigh CDP95
    14
    		Loop CDP95
    15
    		Milford Square CDP95
    16
    		Hebron CDP95
    17
    		Hopeland CDP95
    18
    		Slatedale CDP95
    19
    		Skyline View CDP95
    20
    		Fivepointville CDP95
    21
    		Colony Park CDP95
    22
    		Pine Grove Mills CDP95
    23
    		Yukon CDP95
    24
    		Swartzville CDP95
    25
    		Lenkerville CDP95

    Rankings by Category

    Top 5 neighborhoods in Hermitage for each quality-of-life metric.

    Safest

    Lowest violent crime rate

    1. 1
      Forestville CDP
      1.5 per 1K
    2. 2
      Springmont CDP
      1.5 per 1K
    3. 3
      Enlow CDP
      1.5 per 1K
    4. 4
      New Jerusalem CDP
      1.5 per 1K
    5. 5
      Elysburg CDP
      1.5 per 1K
    Most Affordable

    Lowest median home value

    1. 1
      Hawk Run CDP
      $71,200
    2. 2
      Yukon CDP
      $110,900
    3. 3
      Slatedale CDP
      $112,500
    4. 4
      Stony Creek Mills CDP
      $150,800
    5. 5
      Hebron CDP
      $155,700
    Lowest Poverty

    Lowest poverty rate

    1. 1
      Woxall CDP
      0.1%
    2. 2
      Elysburg CDP
      0.2%
    3. 3
      Hebron CDP
      0.3%
    4. 4
      Skyline View CDP
      0.6%
    5. 5
      Colony Park CDP
      0.6%
    Lowest Unemployment

    Lowest unemployment rate

    1. 1
      Grill CDP
      0.3%
    2. 2
      Chadds Ford CDP
      0.8%
    3. 3
      Skyline View CDP
      0.8%
    4. 4
      Forestville CDP
      1.2%
    5. 5
      Elysburg CDP
      1.2%
    Highest Income

    Highest median household income

    1. 1
      Milford Square CDP
      $178,607
    2. 2
      Chadds Ford CDP
      $154,861
    3. 3
      Woxall CDP
      $153,021
    4. 4
      Pine Grove Mills CDP
      $145,881
    5. 5
      Grill CDP
      $133,891
    How We Rank Neighborhoods in Hermitage

    Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:

    Affordability
    25% weight
    Walkability & Transit
    15% weight
    Safety
    17% weight
    Environment
    17% weight
    Education
    13% weight
    Economy
    13% weight

    Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.

    Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

    Lifestyle & Amenity Scores

    Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors

    Parks0/100
    Grocery0/100
    Dining0/100
    Nightlife0/100
    Shopping0/100
    Healthcare0/100
    Daycare0/100

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the best neighborhoods in Hermitage?
    The top neighborhoods in Hermitage based on the Kurby Score are: Forestville CDP, Springmont CDP, Enlow CDP, New Jerusalem CDP, Elysburg CDP. These rankings consider safety, walkability, affordability, air quality, and schools.
    What is the safest neighborhood in Hermitage?
    The safest neighborhood in Hermitage is Forestville CDP with a violent crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents. The national average is 3.6 per 1,000.
    What is the most affordable neighborhood in Hermitage?
    The most affordable neighborhood in Hermitage is Hawk Run CDP with a median home value of $71,200. The national median is $281,900.
    What is the unemployment rate in Hermitage?
    The unemployment rate in Hermitage, PA is 5.1%. The national average is 3.7%. The poverty rate is 12.3% (national average: 12.4%).
    What is the median household income in Hermitage?
    The median household income in Hermitage, PA is $66,922. The national median is $74,580.

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