Ernest, Pennsylvania

About Ernest

Ernest is a tiny community in western Pennsylvania, home to 420 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Ernest is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.23 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,826 residents per square mile.

📰 Ernest News Today

• Ernest Philip Martelli Obituary Aug 10, 2026 Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. · Aug 10
• Harry "Woody" Ernest Dunmire Jr. Obituary | Kelly L. Corridoni Funeral Home | Avonmore, PA Tribute Archive · Aug 8
• Ernest G. "Ernie" Heymann Gabauer Funeral Homes · Jul 9
• Obituary for Ernest A. Ellis, III loganfuneralhomes.com · Jun 27
• Obituary for Ernest L. Imgrund Akers Funeral Home · Jun 3

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Ernest Unique

• The only place in America named Ernest — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.23 sq mi.
• Positioned in western Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Ernest

• The Rose Inn — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ernest

• Blue Spruce Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Ernest

• Rayne El Sch

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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