Bessemer, PA

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Population
1,038
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,085 ft
Median Home Value
$122,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$869/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,893
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Bessemer

Bessemer is a quiet, close-knit borough tucked away in western Lawrence County, right along the Ohio border. Home to around 1,000 residents, the town offers a relaxed pace surrounded by green hills and open countryside. Its roots go back to the brick and limestone industries that helped build the region, leaving behind a grounded, down-to-earth community. Local students attend the Mohawk Area School District, and the area attracts people looking for affordable homes in a friendly, unhurried setting.

Daily life here centers on simple routines and neighborhood connections. The F. D. Campbell Library serves as a welcoming community hub, and the annual Bessemer Community Days celebration brings everyone together each summer. It offers the peace and quiet of a small town, with easy driving access to shopping, dining, and job centers in nearby New Castle, Youngstown, and the greater Pittsburgh area.

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