Pennsylvania Border Counties by State
Pennsylvania’s border economy is strengthened by three key neighboring states—Ohio, West Virginia, and Maryland. Together, they support Pennsylvania through shared workforce corridors, transportation routes, supply chains, healthcare access, tourism, and cross-border business collaboration.
A Connected Border-State Economy
Pennsylvania’s border regions don’t operate in isolation. Businesses and residents routinely cross state lines for work, services, shopping, industrial projects, and logistics—creating a regional economy that benefits communities on both sides of the border.
This page provides a clear, state-by-state overview of how Ohio, West Virginia, and Maryland support Pennsylvania’s economy—plus links to the full articles for each state.
Ohio: Workforce, Manufacturing & Transportation Strength
Ohio’s border counties support Pennsylvania’s economy through shared labor markets, manufacturing supply chains, transportation networks, and cross-border commerce—from the Lake Erie corridor to the Ohio River region.
- Cross-border commuting that strengthens PA hiring and workforce flexibility
- Manufacturing and industrial supply chains supporting PA production
- Freight corridors and logistics systems linking regional commerce
- Retail and service exchange that keeps border communities thriving
Read Full Article: How Ohio Border Counties Support the Pennsylvania Economy
West Virginia: Energy Partnerships, River Commerce & Regional Labor
West Virginia’s border counties contribute to Pennsylvania’s economy through energy development, workforce mobility, shared service markets, and regional commerce—especially in southwestern Pennsylvania and the Appalachian corridor.
- Shared labor markets supporting industrial and service hiring
- Natural gas, energy services, and technical workforce support
- Transportation and freight access linking WV operations to PA markets
- Regional partnerships through chambers and business networks
Read Full Article: How West Virginia Border Counties Support the Pennsylvania Economy
Maryland: Logistics Corridors, Healthcare Access & Cross-Border Services
Maryland’s border counties support Pennsylvania’s economy through key transportation routes, shared workforce corridors, healthcare access, tourism flow, and logistics networks that strengthen the Mid-Atlantic border economy.
- Commuter movement supporting PA workforce and hiring pipelines
- Freight and distribution routes strengthening PA supply chains
- Cross-border healthcare and service access for residents
- Tourism and retail circulation supporting border-town businesses
Read Full Article: How Maryland Border Counties Support the Pennsylvania Economy
Pennsylvania’s Border Economy: Stronger Together
Ohio, West Virginia, and Maryland strengthen Pennsylvania’s economy through workforce mobility, commerce corridors, industrial supply chains, services, and regional partnerships. These relationships keep border communities active, expand opportunity for businesses, and help Pennsylvania remain competitive in a connected regional marketplace.