At a Glance
Median Income
$163,644
$62,726 per capita
Home Value
$685,900
Zillow: $721,458
Median Rent
$2,775/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
30/100K
918/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.5%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.8%
7.7% smoking rate
How Erie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Erie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Erie a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Erie residents earn a median household income of $163,644 , which is 118% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,726. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,751 business establishments, including 928 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Erie is $685,900 , 143% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $721,458. Median rent is $2,775/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2007.
Safety & Crime
Erie reports 30 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 918/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
66.5% of adults in Erie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Erie has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population31,927
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,494/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$163,644
Per Capita$62,726
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$39,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,854
Housing
A
Home Value$685,900
Rent$2,775
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$721,458
Housing Units10,771
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent30/100K
Property918/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault22/100K
Burglary175/100K
Health
Obesity22.8%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation5,082 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.5%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+28.1%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute27 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Erie was built in 2007.
29.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 928 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.