Economy, Pennsylvania

About Economy

Set in the western part of Pennsylvania, Economy is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 8,990.

Economy holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 17.87 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 503 residents per square mile.

📰 Economy News Today

• Shapiro Administration Highlights the Need for Funding to Grow Pennsylvania’s Innovation Economy, Helps Cut Ribbon on Mercyhurst University’s Venture Studio PA Department of Community & Economic Development (.gov) · Oct 5
• Pa. election 2026: Where Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity stand on the economy, affordability and more WHYY · Oct 8
• Election 2026: Where Scott Perry, Janelle Stelson stand on the economy WITF · Oct 5
• Pennsylvania construction faces rising costs, skilled worker shortage amid economic pressures fox43.com · Oct 7
• Latino voters in Allentown weigh economy ahead of midterm elections NBC10 Philadelphia · Oct 5

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

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What Makes Economy Unique

• Positioned in western Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,990.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Economy

• Climo's Pizza and Chicken — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Economy

• Freedom Woods Park reviews ★
• Recreation Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

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