Travel & Leisure magazine is including Hermitage on a list of best places to retire in the Northeast, citing lower taxes and affordable housing.

The magazine’s “Destination Retirement 2025” edition placed Hermitage among 10 cities in Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New Jersey.

The list, compiled using data from Investopedia, focused on cost of living for two adults, housing, transportation, health care, and taxes, as well as access to arts, culture, and major airports.

Hermitage was noted for its outdoor recreation, including Shenango River Lake and Buhl Park, and proximity to regional cultural amenities. The article referenced the cost of homeownership, access to healthcare, and tax policy.

“Hermitage offers a rich quality of life, affordability, and abundant beauty,” said Duane Piccirilli, president of the Hermitage Board of Commissioners.

The Travel & Leisure article cited a county-wide median home value of $153,600. It also mentioned the availability of healthcare through 11 hospitals and 276 healthcare establishments in Mercer County. Pennsylvania’s tax policy regarding withdrawals from IRAs and 401(k)s was also referenced.

In 2014, Creditdonkey.com listed Hermitage as the best Pennsylvania city to live in, based on income, education, restaurants, commute time and crime rate. The site also cited affordable housing and a below-average cost of living.