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North East, Pennsylvania

Borough · Population 4,055 · #255 in Pennsylvania
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About North East

North East is a small town in northwestern Pennsylvania, home to 4,055 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, North East is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.3 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,119 residents per square mile.

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What Makes North East Unique

  • Positioned in northwestern 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

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in North East

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

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • North East Historical Society · Museum
  • Lake Shore Railway Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in North East

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

🏫 Schools in North East

  • Earle C. Davis Primary
  • North East High School
  • North East Intermediate Elementary
  • North East Middle School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)4,055
Rank in state#255 of 1,013
Land area1.3 sq mi
Density3,119/sq mi
Coordinates42.2134, -79.8333

🌤️ Current Weather

Right now63°F
ConditionsRain Showers
Wind7 to 21 mph

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🗺️ Map of North East